Knowledge of, and participation in, advance care planning: A cross-sectional study of acute and critical care nurses perceptions

Nurses have a core role in facilitating discussions and enacting decisions about end-of-life issues for patients in hospitals. Nurses ’ own knowledge and attitudes may influence whether they engage in meaningful end-of-life conversations with patients.

Source: International Journal of Nursing Studies - June 7, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jan Shepherd, Amy Waller, Rob Sanson-Fisher, Katherine Clark, Jean Ball Source Type: research