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Attitudes of Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department Personnel Toward End-of-Life Care in Imam Hossein (PBUH) and Bahar Hospitals, Shahroud
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Mahdis Turkman1   , Omid Garkaz2 , Robabeh Zaroj Hossini3 , Farahnaz Jan Mohammadi *4 |
1- School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
2- School of Public Health, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
3- School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
4- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran |
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Abstract: (24 Views) |
Introduction: Nurses are among the healthcare professionals directly involved in providing end-of-life care. Therefore, their knowledge and attitudes toward delivering such care are key factors in planning, developing, and implementing end-of-life services
Objective: This study aimed to assess the attitudes of intensive care unit (ICU) and emergency department personnel toward end-of-life care in Imam Hossein (PBUH) and Bahar hospitals in Shahroud
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 among personnel working in the ICU and emergency departments of Shahroud University of Medical Sciences. A census sampling method was employed. Data were collected using a demographic information questionnaire and an attitude questionnaire regarding care for patients at the end of life. After data collection, the data were entered into SPSS version 18 and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: A total of 133 participants were included in the study. The demographic characteristics were as follows: female (56.4%, n=75), married (65.4%, n=87), bachelor’s degree holders (82.7%, n=110), history of patient resuscitation (94.7%, n=126), experience in caring for dying patients (88%, n=117), workplace at Imam Hossein (PBUH) hospital (75.2%, n=100), work experience of 1–5 years (41.4%, n=55), and age group of 23–30 years (49.6%, n=66) The overall mean attitude score toward care of dying patients was 100.60 ± 9.92, with most participants achieving scores above 90 (excellent). Except for employment type (P=0.229) and work shift (P=0.200), there was a statistically significant relationship between other variables and attitudes toward care of dying patients.
Conclusion: Given the high attitude scores of nurses toward end-of-life care, it is essential to implement strategies to maintain and sustain this favorable condition.
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| Keywords: Attitude, Care, Emergency, Death, Hospital |
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Type of Study: Research |
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General Practitioner
Received: 2024/04/12 | Revised: 2026/06/23 | Accepted: 2024/12/24 | Published: 2025/12/31
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