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The paradoxical position of nurses regarding euthanasia and its legalisation: A descriptive quantitative study
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WoS WOS:001065920300001
Scopus SCOPUS_ID:85171373398
DOI 10.1111/JOCN.16869
Año 2023
Tipo artículo de investigación

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Autores Afiliación Chile

Instituciones Chile

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Internacional

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Extranjeras


Abstract



Aims and ObjectivesTo learn about the attitudes of nurses working in the Andalusian Public Health System regarding euthanasia and its legalisation.BackgroundEuthanasia often finds itself in the crosshairs of ethical and political debate on an international scale. Currently, the Spanish Organic Law 3/2021 of 24 March, 2021, recognises euthanasia as a fundamental right in Spain. It is of particular interest to know about the views, attitudes and stances that Andalusian nurses have of euthanasia as they are key players within the framework of euthanasia and administration of life-ending drugs. They play a central role in guiding patients through the euthanasia application process.DesignObservational descriptive study.MethodsA study of Andalusian Public Health System nurses was carried out using non-probability convenience sampling. 518 nurses with an average age of 44.75 years answered in a questionnaire that was distributed on an online platform. Socio-demographic and occupational variables were assessed, together with the Death Anxiety Scale and the Euthanasia Attitude Scale. A bivariate analysis and a multivariate linear regression model were performed. The STROBE checklist was used.ResultsThe mean score obtained on the Euthanasia Attitude Scale was 75.95 (SD = 16.53). The mean score obtained on the Death Anxiety Scale was 7.56 (SD = 3.05). The variables age and work experience were negatively correlated with the total scores of the Euthanasia Attitude Scale and the categories 'Ethical considerations', 'Practical considerations' and 'Treasuring life'. On the other hand, there was a significant positive correlation between age and work experience and 'Spiritual beliefs' category.ConclusionsThe current situation shows a worrying paradox. There is a stark difference between positive professional attitudes towards euthanasia and the desire to participate in its application.Relevance to Clinical PracticeIt is vital that educational and healthcare institutions make the necessary efforts to ensure that nurses develop sound moral judgement, displaying the moral conscience and ethical commitment required of this established profession.Patient or Public ContributionNo patient or public contribution.

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Revista ISSN
Journal Of Clinical Nursing 0962-1067

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Ord. Autor Género Institución - País
1 Ortega-Galan, Angela M. Mujer Univ Huelva - España
Universidad de Huelva - España
2 Ibañez-Masero, Olivia Mujer Univ Huelva - España
Universidad de Huelva - España
3 Fernandez-Martinez, Elia - Univ Huelva - España
Universidad de Huelva - España
4 Ortiz-Amo, Rocio Mujer Univ Almeria - España
Universidad de Almería - España
5 Fernandez-Santos, Laura - Univ Huelva - España
Universidad de Huelva - España
6 Ruiz-Fernandez, Maria Dolores Mujer Univ Almeria - España
Universidad Autónoma de Chile - Chile
Universidad de Almería - España

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Universidad de Huelva
The authors would like to thank all the nurses who participated in the study.

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The authors would like to thank all the nurses who participated in the study.
This work was funded by the call for research project grants (modality A) of the University of Huelva [ID: 1076].

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