Factors Associated with Japanese Nurses’ Support on End-of-life Decision-making: A Cross-sectional Study

ABSTRACT

Purpose

This study aimed to clarify the factors associated with Japanese nurses’ end-of-life decision-making support.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Methods

An online survey was conducted among 278 nurses.

Findings

Significantly associated factors included visiting nursing, nursing experience duration, female sex, workshop participation, and time spent on end-of-life care.

Conclusion

Visiting nursing was the most significant factor associated with nurses’ end-of-lifedecision-making support.

Clinical Evidence

Consideration should be given to the curriculum in basic nursing education related to visiting nursing. It shouldinclude end-of-life care as well as resources for end-of-life decision-making to increase the number of patients who die in their preferred setting.

Disclosure Statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Additional information

Funding

This research did not have any funding.