Types of Perception toward End-of-Life Medical Decision-making of Clinical Nurses: Q-Methodological Approach / 한국호스피스완화의료학회지
Korean Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
;
: 18-29, 2012.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-181900
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
We analyzed how clinical nurses in Korea perceive terminally ill patients' medical decision-making.METHODS:
The Q-methodology which analyzes the subjectivity of each item was used. We selected 34 Q-statements among those provided by each of 37 subjects and grouped them into a shape of normal distribution using a 9 point scale. The collected data were analyzed using a QUANL PC program.RESULTS:
Four types of perception toward medical decision-making were identified. Type I focuses on patient participation, and Type II emphasizes the role of health professionals. Type III is characterized by an open-minded culture toward death, and Type IV values the role of family members.CONCLUSION:
The results of this study indicate the need for development of a multi-disciplinary curriculum medical decision-making and death for medical and nursing students.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Patient Participation
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Students, Nursing
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Terminally Ill
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Curriculum
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Decision Making
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Health Occupations
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Korea
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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