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Palliative care nursing interventions in Thailand.
Ardith Z Doorenbos1, Phanida Juntasopeepun, Linda H Eaton
1School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. doorenbo@uw.edu
Summary
Thai nurses prioritize maintaining dignity, privacy, and trust to ensure dignified dying. Effective pain and dyspnea management are also crucial nursing interventions for end-of-life care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Palliative Care
- End-of-Life Care
Background:
- Dignified dying is a critical aspect of palliative care.
- Understanding nurses' perspectives on promoting dignity at the end of life is essential for quality care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and rank the most important nursing interventions for promoting dignified dying, as perceived by nurses in Thailand.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 247 Thai nurses.
- A survey using the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) catalogue 'Palliative Care for Dignified Dying' was administered.
- Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the data.
Main Results:
- The top five nursing interventions identified were: maintaining dignity and privacy, establishing trust, managing pain, establishing rapport, and managing dyspnea.
- These interventions were ranked based on average importance ratings provided by the nurses.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights key nursing interventions crucial for facilitating dignified dying in the Thai context.
- The ICNP catalogue offers a valuable framework for planning and managing palliative nursing care in Thailand.
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