Table 3 Potential factors influencing nurses’ discussion of ACP (n = 218)
Items | n(%) |
|---|---|
Worry of patient or family member being misinterpreted of giving up | 121(55.8) |
Worry of patient or family not accepting | 99(45.6) |
Unsure of physician’s concerns | 76(35.0) |
Not sure when is the best timing to discuss | 76(35.0) |
Lacking related training | 68(31.3) |
Not familiar to the content of ACP | 60(27.6) |
Do not know how to communicate with patient or family | 55(25.3) |
Patients do not feel necessary | 39(18.0) |