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Surgical ICU Nurses' Attitudes on End-of-Life Care

NCT06285305 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 250

Last updated 2024-02-29

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Summary

This study aims to explore the attitudes and behaviors of nurses working in surgical intensive care units (ICUs) towards end-of-life care, alongside identifying the barriers they face in providing such care. Despite the universal need for end-of-life care, with an estimated 56.8 million people requiring it annually, only a fraction receive adequate services. The concept of a "good death" has evolved, now emphasizing patient and family wishes, and aligning with clinical, cultural, and ethical standards. In the U.S., a significant portion of deaths occur in hospitals, often involving surgical interventions in the final stages of life. Nurses in ICUs play a crucial role in delivering end-of-life care, making their attitudes and behaviors pivotal to the quality of care provided. Previous studies have indicated a positive correlation between nurses' attitudes towards end-of-life care and their ethical conduct in care delivery. However, research specifically focusing on surgical ICU nurses and the challenges they encounter in end-of-life care is limited. This study seeks to fill that gap, enhancing understanding of the factors that influence end-of-life care in surgical ICUs and potentially guiding improvements in care practices and policy.

Conditions

  • PATİENT CARE
  • Intensive Care Unit

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hasan Kalyoncu University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Kilis 7 Aralik University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-04-01
Primary Completion
2024-05-01
Completion
2024-06-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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