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CN 10-1655/R
Responsible Institution:China Association for Science and Technology
Sponsor:Chinese Nursing Association

Chinese Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing ›› 2026, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (1): 89-95.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.2096-7446.2026.01.015

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The status and latent profile analysis of palliative care competence among nurses in intensive care unit

REN Guangxiu1(), QIN Xiaoxin2, ZHANG Yanfang1, WANG Wenran1, HAN Chao2,*(), WANG Shouxi3   

  1. 1. Nursing DepartmentHeze Municipal Hospital,HezeShandong Province 274000, China
    2. Division I of Intensive Care Unit(ICU)Heze Municipal Hospital,HezeShandong Province 274000, China
    3. General Administration DepartmentHeze Municipal Hospital,HezeShandong Province 274000, China
  • Received:2025-04-09 Online:2026-01-10 Published:2026-01-06
  • Contact: HAN Chao,E-mail:407618873@qq.com

Abstract:

Objective To explore the latent classes and influencing factors of palliative care competence among intensive care unit(ICU) nurses. Methods From March 1 to 31,2025,117 nurses from the ICU of a tertiary class A hospital in Shandong Province were selected as study participants using convenience sampling. Data were collected through a general information questionnaire and the ICU Nurses’ Palliative Care Competence Scale. Latent profile analysis was conducted to assess the palliative care competence of ICU nurses,and univariate analysis and binary logistic regression analysis were employed to identify the influencing factors of latent profiles. Results The mean score of the ICU Nurses’ Palliative Care Competence Scale was(101.32±16.54),and the palliative care competence was divided into two latent profiles:high competence group(45.3%) and low competence group (54.7%). Univariate analysis revealed that age,professional title,years of ICU experience,and number of night shifts per week were significant factors influencing palliative care competence(P<0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis indicated that years of ICU experience and number of night shifts per week were significant factors influencing the latent profiles of palliative care competence(P<0.05). Conclusion There is heterogeneity in palliative care competence among ICU nurses,which can be classified into two latent profiles. Nursing administrators can develop targeted improvement measures based on the influencing factors of latent profiles to enhance the palliative care competence of ICU nurses.

Key words: Intensive Care Unit, Nurses, Palliative Care Competence, Latent Profile