The rocks and hard places of MAiD: a qualitative study of nursing practice in the context of legislated assisted death.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) was legalized in Canada in June, 2016. The Canadian government's decision to legislate assisted dying, an approach that requires a high degree of obligation, precision, and delegation, has resulted in unique challenges for health care and for nursing practice. The purpose of this study was to better understand the implications of a legislated approach to assisted death for nurses' experiences and nursing practice.

Methods

The study used a qualitative approach guided by Interpretive Description. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 59 registered nurses and nurse practitioners. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and managed using qualitative analysis software. Analysis followed a procedure of data immersion, ope

SUBMITTER: Pesut B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7025406 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature