Title: End-of-life care: an educational intervention for rural nurses in southeastern USA
Abstract: Aim: To assess the impact of three educational presentations as an intervention for increasing knowledge of end-of-life care for rural nurses in assisted living and nursing home environments. Design: A repeated measures design (quantitative component) evaluated the effects of the educational intervention. Two open ended questions yielded qualitative data. Sample and Setting: A convenience sample (n = 9) of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses employed in an assisted living facility or nursing home in the rural, southeastern region of the USA. Level of nursing experience ranged from 6 to 28 years. Analysis: Frequency distributions, difference of means test for paired samples. Results: Post test scores were significantly higher (t = 6.999; p < 0.001) than pretest scores regarding overall knowledge on end-of-life care. Attitudes and perceptions of participants changed in defining what constitutes a ‘good death’. Conclusions: Classroom educational presentations are an effective means of changing attitudes and improving end-of-life care knowledge. Additional education and support for rural nursing personnel involved with residents of long term care may enhance end-of-life care.
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-11-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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