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  • Medical Ethics
  • Palliative Care
  • Legal Frameworks

Background:

  • Physician-assisted death (PAD) is a contentious issue for healthcare providers, involving ethics, law, and patient rights.
  • Austria legalized assisted suicide in 2022, necessitating an examination of its impact on nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Austrian nurses' attitudes, experiences, and training needs regarding assisted suicide post-legalization.
  • To identify challenges and support requirements for nurses in implementing new legislation.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional online survey was conducted.
  • 280 palliative and hospice care nurses across Austria participated.
  • Quantitative and qualitative data were collected.

Main Results:

  • A quarter of nurses reported attitude shifts towards assisted suicide.
  • 14.5% of nurses experienced a decline in mental health.
  • 80.7% of nurses desired further training, especially on legal and communication aspects.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive palliative care is crucial alongside assisted suicide.
  • Clearer legal frameworks and interdisciplinary communication are essential.
  • Ongoing dialogue, training, and support are needed for nurses navigating assisted suicide legislation.