|
1
|
The patient should continue to receive all interventions to prevent pressure sores
|
4.66 (0.59)
|
4.73 (0.53)
|
4.68 (0.51)
|
0.331c
|
|
2
|
The patient is entitled to a dignified and painless death
|
4.62(0.60)
|
4.69 (0.54)
|
4.67 (0.56)
|
0.392c
|
|
3
|
The patient should always be given the opportunity to receive last rituals that are appropriate to the religious and spiritual beliefs of the patient and their family
|
4.60 (0.58)
|
4.62 (0.62)
|
4.60 (0.58)
|
0.839c
|
|
4
|
The patient should be cared for in the privacy of a private room
|
4.55 (0.60)
|
4.56 (0.67)
|
4.54 (0.63)
|
0.659c
|
|
5
|
During EOL care, oro/endotracheal suction should be continued to maintain the airway of the patient
|
4.45 (0.60)
|
4.44 (0.67)
|
4.42 (0.60)
|
0.629c
|
|
6
|
Healthcare professionals working with patients with extremely serious conditions and frequent deaths, need psychological help
|
4.20 (0.79)
|
4.05 (0.83)
|
4.01 (0.89)
|
0.009c
|
|
7
|
The family and friends of the patient should be permitted to visit at any time, day or night
|
4.16 (1.04)
|
3.28 (1.25)
|
4.04 (1.09)
|
< 0.001c
|
|
8
|
It is advisable for a patient suffering from an incurable disease to be given the optimum amount of painkillers, despite the fact that this would accelerate his death
|
4.14 (0.78)
|
4.21 (0.76)
|
4.20 (0.78)
|
0,419c
|
|
9
|
Patients have the right to refuse treatment, even though this would result in their death
|
3.87 (0.93)
|
3.86 (0.97)
|
3.95 (0.91)
|
0.354c
|
|
10
|
Some patients may be excluded from their treatment and nursing decisions because of doubts about their ability to assess the situation
|
3.86 (0.78)
|
3.92 (0.80)
|
3.83 (0.83)
|
0.481c
|
|
11
|
Talking with doctors about solving end-of-life problems in a patient has a positive effect on nurses’ job satisfaction
|
3.76 (0.94)
|
3.91 (0.86)
|
3.73 (0.98)
|
0.128c
|
|
12
|
During EOL care, the patient should continue to receive fluids to maintain hydration
|
3.72 (1.04)
|
3.87 (1.04)
|
3.70 (1.03)
|
0.126c
|
|
13
|
Nurses have sufficient knowledge of their patients to make an informed decision about what they want
|
3.67 (0.97)
|
3.62 (0.97)
|
3.71 (1.01)
|
0.393c
|
|
14
|
Interviews with the patient’s family about solving the patient’s end-of-life problems have a positive influence on nurses’ job satisfaction
|
3.64 (1.00)
|
3.66 (0.95)
|
3.59 (1.01)
|
0,730c
|
|
15
|
Patient consciousness should not be permanently suppressed by sedation
|
3.52 (1.01)
|
3.27 (1.06)
|
3.69 (1.01)
|
< 0.001c
|
|
16
|
You feel psychologically prepared to deal with critical care issues
|
3.49 (1.01)
|
3.67 (1.05)
|
3.66 (0.97)
|
0.011c
|
|
17
|
Nurses must respect the patient’s wishes, even if they are contrary to their own beliefs
|
3.32 (1.01)
|
3.29 (1.09)
|
3.32 (1.06)
|
0.941c
|
|
18
|
The family and friends of the patient should be permitted to visit the patient at the bedside without a restriction on the number of family members and friends
|
2.92 (1.19)
|
2.63 (1.17)
|
2.91 (1.24)
|
0.006c
|
