Nurses' Perception and Role of Euthanasia: A Literature Review
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Title
Nurses' Perception and Role of Euthanasia: A Literature Review
Subject
caregiver,
Euthanasia, goals,
morals, nurse
Euthanasia, goals,
morals, nurse
Description
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. 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.
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. 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.
Creator
Ni Luh Adi Satriani1, Ari Wina Sani1*
, Ni Luh Putu Ayu Puspita Wangi1, Herry
Suwaja Cahyadi1, Firman Abdurrahman1, & Ketut Hendra Yanti Dewi1
, Ni Luh Putu Ayu Puspita Wangi1, Herry
Suwaja Cahyadi1, Firman Abdurrahman1, & Ketut Hendra Yanti Dewi1
Source
https://doi.org/10.37363/bnr.2024.52362
Date
23 April 2024
Contributor
peri irawan
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pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Citation
Ni Luh Adi Satriani1, Ari Wina Sani1*
, Ni Luh Putu Ayu Puspita Wangi1, Herry
Suwaja Cahyadi1, Firman Abdurrahman1, & Ketut Hendra Yanti Dewi1, “Nurses' Perception and Role of Euthanasia: A Literature Review,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 26, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11740.