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Nurses' Opinions on Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders
Şenay Gül1, Gülcan Bağcivan2, Miray Aksu3
1Faculty of Nursing, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
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|October 23, 2020
Summary
Nurses generally hold positive views on Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders, believing healthcare professionals need ethical competence for DNR decisions. Most nurses do not perceive DNR implementation as an ethical dilemma.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders are crucial in end-of-life care.
- Understanding healthcare professionals' perspectives on DNR orders is essential for policy development.
- Nurses play a vital role in implementing and communicating DNR decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate nurses' opinions and attitudes towards Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders.
- To explore nurses' views on the ethical competence required for DNR decision-making.
- To identify factors influencing nurses' perceptions of DNR orders.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study design was employed.
- A survey was administered to 1250 participating nurses.
- Data analysis focused on demographic factors and opinions regarding DNR orders.
Main Results:
- Most nurses (94.3%) emphasized the need for ethical competence in DNR decision-making.
- A significant portion of nurses (60.2%) disagreed that DNR implementation poses an ethical dilemma.
- Nurses' opinions varied based on years of employment and unit of duty, with most holding positive attitudes towards DNR orders.
Conclusions:
- Nurses generally exhibit positive attitudes towards Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders.
- Ethical competence is highly valued by nurses in DNR decision-making processes.
- Further research is recommended to explore family members' and decision-makers' perceptions of DNR orders.
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