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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.
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