<![CDATA[Palliative care (PC) is a critical component of healthcare, aiming to improve the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Globally, an estimated 56.8 million people require palliative care annually, yet only about 14% receive it, highlighting a significant gap in service provision. This shortfall is particularly pronounced in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where over 80% of the global need exists. To explore the effects of palliative care education on students’ readiness to provide end-of-life care; a study at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho. The study was conducted using a qualitative descriptive design between December 2024 and April, 2025. Twelve students were interviewed face-to-face and individually using a semi-structured interview guide. The interviews lasted between 55–90 minutes. Data collection and analysis occurred together. Conventional content analysis approach was used to analyzed the data till data saturation. Only participant who consented participated in the study. Three themes and six sub-themes emerged from the data. The themes were; 1. Enhanced Knowledge and Understanding of End-of-Life Care, 2. Emotional and Psychological Preparedness for End-of-Life Situations, 3. Application of Skills and Professional Role Development. The study revealed that palliative care education significantly enhances students’ knowledge, emotional preparedness, and practical skills, thereby improving their overall readiness to provide compassionate and competent end-of-life care. Integrating structured palliative care education into nursing curricula is essential to prepare students for effective participation in end-of-life care delivery.]]>
