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Dignified dying as a nursing outcome

M A Rankin1, M P Donahue, K Davis

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Iowa, Iowa City 55242-1121, USA.

Outcomes Management for Nursing Practice
|October 17, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Humanistic end-of-life care focuses on dignity and quality of life. The "dignified dying" nursing outcome helps measure patient comfort and control, guiding interventions and research.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Gerontology
  • Palliative Care

Background:

  • Humanistic end-of-life care aims to preserve quality of life and personal dignity.
  • Effective nursing interventions are crucial for achieving patient comfort and control during the end of life.

Observation:

  • The nursing outcome 'dignified dying' has been developed to measure patient experience.
  • This outcome defines dignified dying as maintaining personal control and comfort.

Findings:

  • The 'dignified dying' outcome includes specific indicators for measurement.
  • These indicators allow nurses to assess intervention effectiveness and patient progress.

Implications:

  • The 'dignified dying' outcome provides a tool for nurses to monitor and improve end-of-life care.

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  • It facilitates research by enabling consistent data collection on patient dignity and comfort.