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Nurses' knowledge of advance directives

P J Crego1, E J Lipp

  • 1Grant Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA.

American Journal of Critical Care : an Official Publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
|May 14, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Nurses demonstrated a moderate understanding of advance directives, scoring 78% but expressing a need for more education. Increased knowledge is crucial for advocating patient end-of-life choices.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Policy
  • Nursing Education
  • Patient Advocacy

Background:

  • The Patient Self-Determination Act enables individuals to document end-of-life decisions via advance directives.
  • Nurses, as patient advocates, play a key role in communicating patient wishes.
  • Limited data exist on nurses' comprehension of advance directives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess registered nurses' knowledge of advance directives.
  • To explore demographic factors influencing nurses' understanding of advance directives.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 339 volunteer registered nurses (RNs) at a large teaching hospital.
  • A 44-item questionnaire evaluated nurses' knowledge of advance directives.
  • Statistical analysis examined the relationship between knowledge and demographic variables.

Main Results:

  • Nurses achieved an average score of 78% on the knowledge assessment.
  • 55% of nurses reported lacking a strong understanding of advance directives.
  • Only 14% had personal advance directives, and 92% desired more education.

Conclusions:

  • Enhancing nurses' knowledge of advance directives is essential.
  • Healthcare providers and institutions must prioritize education on advance directives.
  • Improved understanding empowers nurses to better support patient autonomy in end-of-life care.

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