Factors Associated with Japanese Nurses' Support on End-of-life Decision-making: A Cross-sectional Study

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Palliative Care
• Healthcare Decision-Making

Background:

• End-of-life care presents unique challenges for healthcare professionals.
• Supporting nurses in end-of-life decision-making is crucial for patient-centered care.
• Understanding factors influencing these decisions can improve care quality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify factors associated with Japanese nurses' support for end-of-life decision-making.
• To explore the role of specific nursing practices and experiences in end-of-life care.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study design was employed.
• Data were collected via an online survey from 278 nurses.
• Statistical analysis identified significant associations.

Main Results:

• Visiting nursing emerged as the most significant factor associated with end-of-life decision-making support.
• Other associated factors included nursing experience duration, female sex, workshop participation, and time dedicated to end-of-life care.

Conclusions:

• Visiting nursing significantly influences nurses' end-of-life decision-making support.
• Recommendations include integrating visiting nursing and end-of-life care into basic nursing education curricula.
• Enhancing these areas can help more patients die in their preferred settings.