Perspectives on the DNR decision process: A survey of nurses and physicians in hematology and oncology.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In cancer care, do-not-resuscitate (DNR) decisions are made frequently; i.e., decisions not to start the heart in the event of a cardiac arrest. A DNR decision can be a complex process involving nurses and physicians with a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. Previous studies have shown different perceptions of the DNR decision process among nurses and physicians, e.g. concerning patient involvement and information. DNR decisions have also been reported to be unclear and documentation inconsistent.

Objective

The aim was to investigate how important and how likely to happen nurses and physicians considered various aspects of the DNR decision process, regarding participation, information and documentation, as well as which attributes they found most impo

SUBMITTER: Pettersson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6248939 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature