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Education about death, dying, and bereavement in nursing programs
Nurse Educator
|November 1, 1994
Summary
A 1992 survey found many nursing programs lack adequate death, dying, and bereavement education, often using outdated models. Recommendations are provided to improve curricula on these critical end-of-life topics.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- End-of-Life Care
Background:
- Effective death, dying, and bereavement education is crucial for nursing practice.
- Curricula may not reflect current best practices in palliative and hospice care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the extent and nature of death, dying, and bereavement education in baccalaureate nursing programs.
- To identify the use of theoretical models and coverage of organ donation in nursing curricula.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed in March 1992 to 650 baccalaureate nursing programs.
- Inquiries focused on curriculum content, theoretical frameworks, and organ/tissue donation education.
Main Results:
- Many nursing programs reported limited or outdated content on death, dying, and bereavement.
- A significant number of institutions utilized outdated theoretical models for end-of-life education.
Conclusions:
- There is a need to update nursing curricula to include comprehensive and current education on death, dying, and bereavement.
- Integrating modern end-of-life care concepts and organ donation education is recommended.