Palliative care nursing interventions in Thailand. J Transcult Nurs 2013 Oct;24(4):332-9
Date
09/10/2013Pubmed ID
24014487Pubmed Central ID
PMC3828078DOI
10.1177/1043659613493439Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84883722353 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 18 CitationsAbstract
PURPOSE: This study aimed to describe the nursing interventions that nurses in Thailand identify as most important in promoting dignified dying.
DESIGN: This study used a cross-sectional descriptive design.
METHOD: A total of 247 Thai nurses completed a paper-and-pencil survey written in Thai. The survey included both demographic questions and palliative care interventions, listed with summative rating scales, from the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) catalogue Palliative Care for Dignified Dying. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.
FINDINGS: The five most important nursing interventions to promote dignified dying, ranked by average importance rating, were (a) maintain dignity and privacy, (b) establish trust, (c) manage pain, (d) establish rapport, and (e) manage dyspnea.
CONCLUSIONS: This research identified the palliative care nursing interventions considered most important by nurses in Thailand to promote dignified dying.
IMPLICATIONS: The ICNP catalogue Palliative Care for Dignified Dying can be used for planning and managing palliative nursing care in Thailand.
Author List
Doorenbos AZ, Juntasopeepun P, Eaton LH, Rue T, Hong E, Coenen AAuthor
Amy Coenen PhD Professor in the Nursing department at University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultAttitude of Health Personnel
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nurse-Patient Relations
Pain Management
Right to Die
Thailand
Young Adult
