A Mixed-Methods Study on the Current Situation and Factors Influencing Nurses' Practice of Palliative Care in Hangzhou, China

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2026 Jan 26;87(1):50391. doi: 10.31083/BJHM50391.ABSTRACTAIMS/BACKGROUND: With the growing need for high-quality end-of-life care in China, this study aimed to evaluate the practical palliative care skills of nurses across 17 pilot institutions in Hangzhou, identify the key factors influencing these skills, and explore their interrelationships. The ultimate goal was to inform the development of a targeted training and assessment system that can support and enhance palliative care team development in China.METHODS: This study used a convergent mixed-methods design integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches. From February to May 2022, 723 nurses from 17 palliative care pilot institutions…
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