Hola a tod@s, my dear friends. 


Published in ESICM web, the article “South African critical care nurses’ views on end-of-life decision making and practices.” (Nursing in Critical Care, 2013) talks about the results of a survey of ICU nurses in South Africa.


The purpose of the study was to describe end-of-life decision making experiences and practices. The study finds that the majority of nurses are giving effective pain relief; encouraging family presence; ensuring continuity of care, and allowing religious and cultural EOL rituals.”

A significant association was found between ICU experience and active involvement in end-of-life decision making.It has consistently been reported in the literature that most nurses perceive that they do not play an active part in end-of-life decision making.

Another important conclusion: communication must be improved among all, patients, families and professionals because it is very important for the quality of care.


What do you think?
Happy Thursday, 
Gabi

Reference:

Langely, G., Schmollgrubber, S., Fulbrook, P, Albarran, J.W. & Latour, J.M. (2013). South African critical care nurses’ views on end-of-life decision making and practices. Nursing in Critical Care, 19, 9-17. Doi: 10.1111/nicc.1206