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Nurses' attitudes toward do-not-resuscitate orders

R J Purvis1, E Law, J M Still

  • 1Columbia Augusta Medical Center, Augusta, Ga., USA.

The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation
|December 16, 1998
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Burn nurses believe do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders are sometimes appropriate and require patient/family input. However, significant disagreement exists regarding who should make these decisions and what treatments DNR orders should encompass.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Nursing Practice
  • Burn Care

Background:

  • Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders are crucial in end-of-life care.
  • Understanding healthcare professionals' attitudes towards DNR orders is essential for effective implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate burn nurses' attitudes regarding the appropriateness and decision-making process for do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders.
  • To identify areas of consensus and controversy among burn nurses concerning DNR orders.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based survey was administered to 57 burn nurses.
  • 52 nurses responded, providing data on demographics and attitudes towards DNR orders.

Main Results:

  • 94% of respondents found DNR orders sometimes appropriate; 88% believed decisions should not be solely physician-driven.
Keywords:
Columbia Augusta Medical Center Burn Unit (Augusta, GA)Death and EuthanasiaEmpirical Approach

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  • 95% emphasized the necessity of patient/family input, while 75% opposed ethics committee involvement.
  • 56% supported nurse involvement in DNR decisions, but considerable uncertainty existed regarding specific treatment withdrawals.

    • Conclusions:

    • Burn nurses generally support the concept of DNR orders and advocate for shared decision-making involving patients and families.
    • Significant controversy remains regarding the specifics of DNR orders and the precise roles of different stakeholders in the decision-making process.