Australian nurses' experiences and attitudes in the ?do not resuscitate? decision
- 1 October 1998
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Research in Nursing & Health
- Vol. 21 (5) , 429-441
- https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1098-240x(199810)21:5<429::aid-nur6>3.0.co;2-p
Abstract
The effects of Australian nurses' (n = 285) awareness of a “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) policy and various practice settings on the DNR decision were examined. A questionnaire, developed by the investigator, was used to gauge nurses' experiences and attitudes in DNR practice. Decision making was not significantly affected by nurses' awareness of a DNR policy in hospitals where a policy was present. Although nurses believed that the patient, next-of-kin, and nurse should play a predominant role in the DNR decision, medical staff were usually responsible for the decision. Various strategies are suggested as to how nurses could make a greater impact on the DNR decision. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Res Nurs Health 21: 429–441, 1998Keywords
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