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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experience With Advance Directives Among Prelicensure Nursing Students
The Journal of Nursing Education
|January 31, 2018
Summary
This study assessed nursing students' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences with advance directives. Findings show knowledge and attitudes improve with education, highlighting the need for curriculum integration.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- End-of-Life Care
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- End-of-life decision-making presents challenges for nursing students.
- Understanding student perspectives on advance directives is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate undergraduate nursing students' knowledge of advance directives.
- To assess nursing students' attitudes towards advance directives.
- To explore nursing students' experiences with advance directives.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 166 Bachelor of Science in Nursing students across four program levels.
- Data collected on knowledge, personal/professional experience, and attitudes regarding advance directives.
Main Results:
- Significant knowledge progression observed from junior to senior semesters.
- Attitudes towards advance directives varied significantly by semester, race/ethnicity, and age.
- Knowledge and professional attitudes differed between age groups (18-25 vs. 26+).
Conclusions:
- Integrating advance directives into prelicensure nursing curricula is essential.
- Early and continuous education prepares students for professional nursing roles.
- Addressing disparities in knowledge and attitudes is vital for equitable patient care.
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