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Death education in baccalaureate nursing programs.

G E Dickinson

    The Journal of Nursing Education
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Baccalaureate nursing programs increasingly emphasize death and dying education. This focus aims to better equip nursing students to care for patients facing end-of-life, benefiting nurses, patients, and families.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • End-of-Life Care

    Background:

    • Caring for dying patients presents challenges for nurses.
    • Effective coping mechanisms are crucial for healthcare professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the integration of death and dying topics in baccalaureate nursing curricula.
    • To evaluate the trend of end-of-life education in nursing programs over the past two decades.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of baccalaureate nursing schools regarding their curricula on death and dying.
    • Analysis of the reported emphasis and student participation in these courses.

    Main Results:

    • 95% of surveyed schools incorporate death and dying topics.
    • Most nursing students engage with these educational offerings.

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  • Instructors predominantly have nursing backgrounds.

    • Conclusions:

    • Baccalaureate nursing programs have significantly increased their focus on death and dying over 20 years.
    • This educational shift is expected to improve nurses' ability to manage end-of-life care.
    • Enhanced end-of-life education benefits nursing students, patients, and their families.