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Knowledge and Attitude of the General Population About Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) in the Western Region, Saudi Arabia

Medhat Taha1, Fatimah Obaid M Aldabali2, Solaf Hilal Alotaibi3

  • 1Department of Anatomy, Al-Qunfudah Medical College, Umm Al-Qura University, Al-Qunfudah, SAU.

Cureus
|September 27, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Most people in Saudi Arabia

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Public Health
  • Patient Autonomy

Background:

  • A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order is a physician's directive to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a patient whose breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
  • DNR orders specify CPR limitations but do not cover other treatments like nutrition or pain relief.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess public knowledge and attitudes towards DNR orders in Saudi Arabia's western region.
  • To identify potential challenges in managing patients with DNR orders.

Main Methods:

  • A 2023 cross-sectional study in western Saudi Arabia utilized an online, self-administered questionnaire.
  • Data was collected from 604 participants between April 8 and June 6, 2023.

Main Results:

  • Over half (54.3%) of participants had inadequate knowledge of DNR orders.
  • 56.8% believed DNR orders are important, with many noting reduced pain and family stress.
  • Younger adults (20-30) and healthcare workers demonstrated significantly higher knowledge levels (P=.001).

Conclusions:

  • Educational initiatives are recommended to improve public understanding of DNR orders and their implications.
  • Enhancing awareness can facilitate better communication and management of patients with DNR preferences.
Abstract

Keywords:
awarenesscardiopulmonary resuscitationdo not resuscitateparticipantswestern region

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