The Relationship Between Palliative Care Knowledge Level and Death Perception Among Final-Semester Nursing Students

Purpose: This study aims to examine the relationship between the level of palliative care knowledge and death perception among final-semester nursing students. Methods: This cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out between 15 June and 30 June 2023 with final-semester nursing students at Dicle University (N=130). Data collection tools included a personal information form, the Palliative Care Knowledge Test, and the Death Perception Scale. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) were employed for data analysis. Pearson’s correlation analysis was employed to examine the relationships between the scales, while Student’s t-test and ANOVA were utilized to compare scale scores based on demographic variables. The internal consistency of the scales was analyzed utilizing Cronbach’s α coefficient. The statistical significance was set at p