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Greek renal nurses' attitudes towards death
Sofia Zyga1, Maria Malliarou, Maria Lavdaniti
1Department of Nursing, University of Peloponnese, Sparta, Greece. zygas@uop.gr
Journal of Renal Care
|May 13, 2011
Summary
Greek renal nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Thanatology
- Psychology
Background:
- Understanding nurses' attitudes toward death is crucial for providing quality end-of-life care.
- Renal nurses face unique challenges in discussing death and dying with patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the attitudes of Greek renal nurses toward death.
- To examine the relationship between demographic factors and nurses' death attitudes.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive quantitative study was conducted with 49 Greek renal nurses.
- Data were collected using the Death Attitude Profile-Revised and a demographic questionnaire.
- Responses were voluntary and anonymous.
Main Results:
- Nursing experience and age were significant predictors of nurses' attitudes toward death.
- Nurses with palliative care education reported less fear of death and easier discussions about dying.
- Hospital-based palliative care teams showed significant relationships with fear of death and acceptance scores.
Conclusions:
- Integrating education on death and dying into nursing curricula is recommended.
- Enhanced training can better equip nurses to manage end-of-life care issues.
- This can improve the care provided to patients in the terminal phase.
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