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Implementing effective staff education about advance directives

M DesRosiers1, P Navin

  • 1University of Massachusetts Medical Center (UMMC), Worcester, USA.

Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

The Patient Self-Determination Act ensures patient rights for medical treatment refusal and advance directives. Nursing education must incorporate these rights, focusing on cultural sensitivity and decision-making skills.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Law
  • Nursing Education
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990 established patient rights regarding medical treatment and advance directives.
  • Advance directives are crucial for respecting patient autonomy in healthcare decisions.
  • Nursing staff development and inservice education require updated information on advance directives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on advance directives for nursing staff development and inservice education.
  • To examine the implications of advance directives for nursing practice and education.
  • To identify core subjects for effective advance directive education programs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research on advance directives.

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  • Analysis of existing educational materials and practices related to patient rights.
  • Synthesis of findings to inform curriculum development.

    • Main Results:

    • Advance directives are legally mandated and integral to patient-centered care.
    • Nursing education needs to address legal aspects, patient autonomy, and decision-making processes.
    • Key educational components include cultural sensitivity, facilitator skills, and interviewing techniques.

    Conclusions:

    • Planned, purposeful education on advance directives is essential for nurses.
    • Integrating topics like cultural sensitivity and legal information enhances nursing practice.
    • This review serves as a foundation for future research in nursing education and advance care planning.