Knowledge, Confidence, and Learning Needs Regarding Advance Directives among Hospital Nurses
- Author:
Nan Soon JANG
1
;
Hae Sook PARK
;
Mi Ra KIM
;
Joo Yeon LEE
;
Yeo Won CHO
;
Kyoung Mi KIM
;
Youn Jung SON
Author Information
1. Head Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Advance directives;
Knowledge;
Confidence;
Learning;
Life sustaining care
- MeSH:
Advance Directives;
Cross-Sectional Studies;
Learning;
Methods;
Seoul;
Terminal Care
- From:
Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing
2018;11(1):35-45
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Nurses' knowledge regarding advance directives may affect their administration of and confidence towards end of life care. This study aimed to describe the relationships of knowledge, confidence, and learning needs with advance directives among hospital nurses.METHOD: This cross-sectional study was performed at a tertiary university hospital in Seoul between September 25 and October 14, 2017. Convenience sampling was used to recruit nurses who provided bedside care and had at least 1 year of clinical experience. We used a validated self-report questionnaire.RESULTS: The mean score of knowledge, confidence and learning needs were 5.00±1.73, 29.81±7.52, and 64.54±8.48 respectively. Hospital nurses' knowledge, confidence and learning needs were significantly different according to age, job position, educational level and perceived advance directives. Knowledge regarding advance directives was significantly associated with confidence (r = .27, p < .001) and learning needs (r = .16, p = .005).CONCLUSION: Knowledge regarding advance directives was relatively low compared to the findings of previous studies. Therefore, nurses should be knowledgeable and encouraged to initiate advance directives. It is necessary to develop a standardized educational program regarding advance directives based on Korean cultures.
