Do-not-attempt-resuscitation orders: attitudes, perceptions and practices of Swedish physicians and nurses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The values and attitudes of healthcare professionals influence their handling of 'do-not-attempt-resuscitation' (DNAR) orders. The aim of this study was a) to describe attitudes, perceptions and practices among Swedish physicians and nurses towards discussing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and DNAR orders with patients and their relatives, and b) to investigate if the physicians and nurses were familiar with the national ethical guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Methods

This was a retrospective observational study based on a questionnaire and was conducted at 19 wards in two regional hospitals and one county hospital.

Results

210 physicians and 312 nurses (n = 522) responded to the questionnaire. Every third (35%) professional had read the guidel

SUBMITTER: Bremer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8008584 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature