International journal of palliative nursing
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Early identification of pain and other problems is an important aspect of palliative care. Although nurses have an important role in palliative care, little is known about nurses' perceptions of proactive palliative care. ⋯ Nurses' involvement in proactive palliative care is important in supporting patients' palliative care management. Ongoing education, focused on multidisciplinary communication and cooperation, professional development, and empowerment of nurses, remains of utmost importance.