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Factors Associated with Japanese Nurses' Support on End-of-life Decision-making: A Cross-sectional Study
Asahiko Higashitsuji1, Tomoko Majima1
1Graduate School of Nursing, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.
Purpose:
This study aimed to clarify the factors associated with Japanese nurses' end-of-life decision-making support.
Design:
Cross-sectional study.
Methods:
An online survey was conducted among 278 nurses.
Findings:
Significantly associated factors included visiting nursing, nursing experience duration, female sex, workshop participation, and time spent on end-of-life care.
Conclusion:
Visiting nursing was the most significant factor associated with nurses' end-of-lifedecision-making support.
Clinical Evidence:
Consideration should be given to the curriculum in basic nursing education related to visiting nursing. It shouldinclude end-of-life care as well as resources for end-of-life decision-making to increase the number of patients who die in their preferred setting.
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