Nurses' Perspectives Regarding Challenges of Providing Perinatal/Neonatal End-of-Life Care in a Regional Hospital: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
Title
Nurses' Perspectives Regarding Challenges of Providing Perinatal/Neonatal End-of-Life Care in a Regional Hospital: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
Creator
Kurt A; Akkoc B
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Publisher
Western Journal of Nursing Research
Date
2024
Subject
nurse; perinatal care; perinatal death; qualitative research; terminal care; article; clinical article; clinical practice; family support; female; human; infant; interview; male; newborn; palliative therapy; staff training; thematic analysis
Description
AIM: This qualitative study aimed to explore nurses' perspectives regarding the challenges of providing perinatal/neonatal end-of-life care in a regional hospital. <br/>METHOD(S): This exploratory qualitative study was conducted with 20 nurses working in Turkey. Study data were collected through in-depth and semi-structured individual interviews. The interviews were then submitted to thematic analysis. <br/>RESULT(S): Three themes emerged from analyses of the interviews: (1) inadequate support for delivery of palliative care, (2) perceptions of family readiness, and (3) providing information/education to the family. The most prominent difficulties experienced by nurses were inadequacy of unit and equipment and lack of trained personnel. Another important issue that stood out was families' not accepting the end-of-life care decision for the fetus or the neonate and their having unrealistic expectations. <br/>CONCLUSION(S): Study results have provided important considerations for regional isolated neonatal and perinatal units, and they will be used to inform clinical practice improvements, staff education support, policies/procedures, family support, and further research relating to end-of-life care provision for the most vulnerable babies and their families.
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Citation List Month
October List 2024
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Citation
Kurt A; Akkoc B, “Nurses' Perspectives Regarding Challenges of Providing Perinatal/Neonatal End-of-Life Care in a Regional Hospital: An Exploratory Qualitative Study,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed February 10, 2025, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/19759.