Nursing students' perceptions of euthanasia legislation: A qualitative study

Ortega‐Galán, Ángela María; Fernández, María Dolores Ruiz; Alcaráz-Córdoba, Andrea; Gómez-Beltrán, Piedras Albas; Díaz-Morales, David; Ortiz‐Amo, Rocío

doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105466

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“…For this reason, countries with modern democracy must guarantee this with the constitution. For many years, euthanasia has brought science and ethics against each other, and it often causes disagreement among scientists [12,13]. Studies have illustrated that healthcare professionals assume they have the competence to manage this demand in countries where euthanasia is legal.…”

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Attitudes of non-physician health workers working in the Emergency Department towards euthanasia, death, and the terminally patient

Zortuk¹,

Selvi²,

Bedel³

et al. 2022

J CLIN MED KAZ

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Aim: The use of the right to die in the center of the individual's own decision is called euthanasia. This decision, was evaluated from legal, religious, and medical perspectives. In different countries applied euthanasia, which can be performed actively or passively. In our study, we planned to investigate the perspectives of healthcare professionals working in the emergency department about euthanasia and their thoughts on diseases that can be applied to euthanasia. Material and methods: A survey was conducted from June to October 2022 on non-physician health workers working in the Emergency department. A questionnaire including demographic data, professional knowledge, and Attitude Scale towards Euthanasia, Death, and the Terminally Patient was administered to the healthcare professionals who agreed to participate in the study. The obtained data were analyzed. Results: In the study, the feedback of 60 participants, 37 of whom were women, was evaluated. The mean age of the entrants was found to be 39.07±10.11 years. 60% of the participants had received cardiopulmonary resuscitation training in the past year. 70% of the participants stated that they could be euthanized for coma, 38.33% for severe disability, and 36.67% for severe and incurable neurological diseases. Conclusion: In the process of euthanasia, which does not have a legal infrastructure in our country, different perspectives are seen from different departments of health services. Key words: emergency department, euthanasia, non-health workers

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“…It consists of 31 questions answered with a 4-point Likert scale. Questions 3,6,7,8,10,12,13,15,16,17,20,23,24,27 in the scale are reverse scored. The 5-factor analysis specified in the study published by Şenol et al in 1996 was carried out [11].…”

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Attitudes of non-physician health workers working in the Emergency Department towards euthanasia, death, and the terminally patient

Zortuk¹,

Selvi²,

Bedel³

et al. 2022

J CLIN MED KAZ

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“…Nursing faculty should include space in their curricula to encourage moral judgment in complex euthanasia situations. Angela ´ María Ortega-Galan´ a , María Dolores Ruiz-Fern´ andez b,c,* , Andrea Alcaraz-Cordoba ´ b , Piedras Albas Gomez-Beltr ´ an´ a , David Díaz-Morales d , Rocío Ortiz-Amo, 2022 [22] Results: The mean score obtained on the Euthanasia Attitude Scale was 75.95 (SD = 16.53). The mean score obtained on the Death Anxiety Scale was 7.56 (SD = 3.05).…”

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Nurses Perception and Role of Euthanasia: A Literatur Review

Satriani,

Sani,

Wangi

et al. 2024

Babali Nurs. Res.

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Introduction: Euthanasia is the most controversial ethical topic in the world of health. Nurses have an important role in providing holistic care for people with life-limiting conditions. However, they experience internal moral conflict and helplessness when patients ask them to assist in the dying process. This literature review aims to determine what is known about nurses' perceptions and attitudes toward euthanasia.Methods: The literature search was carried out using three databases, namely Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scient Direct. The inclusion criteria for the literature search were articles with publication years 2014-2022 in Indonesian or English and complete articles that could be open access. The keywords used in searching for articles were adjusted to the Medical Subject Heading (MeSH), namely knowledge, nurses' attitudes, euthanasia, and nursing euthanasia.Results: The literature review identified fifteen studies for inclusion in the final analysis. One article was semi-experimental, eight articles used a descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach, two articles used an epidemiological descriptive design, and two articles used descriptive-analytical methods. Nurses exhibit a range of attitudes towards euthanasia, including both positive and negative perspectives. Conclusion: The issue of euthanasia has presented a significant challenge for nurses in achieving their goal of providing holistic care. Their personal, professional, and transpersonal perspectives influence nurses' perceptions and attitudes. Potential implications for nurses relate to education, practice, and research. Nurses must be informed about existing laws and provided in-depth education and professional guidance to help guide action. Further research is needed to explore the impact on carers' emotional well-being, clarify their role, and determine the support they may require when engaging in euthanasia.

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“…As seen both inside and outside Spain, there is a marked positive attitude towards the legalisation of euthanasia (Sandvik et al, 2022). In addition, the majority of working and student nurses at present report being in favour of the application of euthanasia in various clinical settings (Ortega‐Galán et al, 2022; Velasco et al, 2021). Younger nurses have a general tendency to value euthanasia in a positive way (Green, 2021; Khatony et al, 2022).…”

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The paradoxical position of nurses regarding euthanasia and its legalisation: A descriptive quantitative study

Ortega‐Galán,

Ibáñez‐Masero,

Fernández‐Martínez

et al. 2023

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aims and ObjectivesTo learn about the attitudes of nurses working in the Andalusian Public Health System regarding euthanasia and its legalisation.BackgroundEuthanasia often finds itself in the crosshairs of ethical and political debate on an international scale. Currently, the Spanish Organic Law 3/2021 of 24 March, 2021, recognises euthanasia as a fundamental right in Spain. It is of particular interest to know about the views, attitudes and stances that Andalusian nurses have of euthanasia as they are key players within the framework of euthanasia and administration of life‐ending drugs. They play a central role in guiding patients through the euthanasia application process.DesignObservational descriptive study.MethodsA study of Andalusian Public Health System nurses was carried out using non‐probability convenience sampling. 518 nurses with an average age of 44.75 years answered in a questionnaire that was distributed on an online platform. Socio‐demographic and occupational variables were assessed, together with the Death Anxiety Scale and the Euthanasia Attitude Scale. A bivariate analysis and a multivariate linear regression model were performed. The STROBE checklist was used.ResultsThe mean score obtained on the Euthanasia Attitude Scale was 75.95 (SD = 16.53). The mean score obtained on the Death Anxiety Scale was 7.56 (SD = 3.05). The variables age and work experience were negatively correlated with the total scores of the Euthanasia Attitude Scale and the categories ‘Ethical considerations’, ‘Practical considerations’ and ‘Treasuring life’. On the other hand, there was a significant positive correlation between age and work experience and ‘Spiritual beliefs’ category.ConclusionsThe current situation shows a worrying paradox. There is a stark difference between positive professional attitudes towards euthanasia and the desire to participate in its application.Relevance to Clinical PracticeIt is vital that educational and healthcare institutions make the necessary efforts to ensure that nurses develop sound moral judgement, displaying the moral conscience and ethical commitment required of this established profession.Patient or Public ContributionNo patient or public contribution.

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Nursing students' perceptions of euthanasia legislation: A qualitative study

Cited by 4 publications

References 43 publications

Attitudes of non-physician health workers working in the Emergency Department towards euthanasia, death, and the terminally patient

Attitudes of non-physician health workers working in the Emergency Department towards euthanasia, death, and the terminally patient

Nurses Perception and Role of Euthanasia: A Literatur Review

The paradoxical position of nurses regarding euthanasia and its legalisation: A descriptive quantitative study

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