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Nurses' Perceptions and Attitudes About Euthanasia: A Scoping Review.
Joy Cayetano-Penman1,1, Gulzar Malik2,1, Dawn Whittall1
12541Monash University.
Summary
Nurses hold diverse views on euthanasia, influenced by patient suffering, legality, and patient rights. Factors like religion and ethics also shape their attitudes, impacting holistic care delivery.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Bioethics
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Nurses provide holistic care for life-limiting conditions.
- Nurses face moral conflict and powerlessness regarding patient requests for euthanasia assistance.
- Understanding nurses' perceptions of euthanasia is crucial for ethical care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review on nurses' perceptions and attitudes toward euthanasia.
- To identify factors influencing nurses' views on euthanasia.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search of multiple databases for qualitative and quantitative studies.
- Inclusion of peer-reviewed research focusing on nurses' perceptions and attitudes regarding euthanasia.
- Descriptive and explorative analysis of data from 23 selected studies.
Main Results:
- Nurses' opinions on euthanasia are mixed, with some supportive and others unsupportive.
- Supportive factors include patient suffering, euthanasia legality, and patient autonomy.
- Negative attitudes are linked to religion, moral/ethical dilemmas, gender, and inadequate palliative care.
Conclusions:
- Euthanasia presents significant challenges to nurses' holistic care provision.
- Personal, professional, and transpersonal perspectives influence nurses' views.
- Implications for nursing education, practice, and research necessitate informed guidelines and support systems.
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