COMMUNICATING WITH PATIENTS' FAMILIES AND PHYSICIANS ABOUT PROGNOSIS AND GOALS OF CARE
COMMUNICATING WITH PATIENTS' FAMILIES AND PHYSICIANS ABOUT PROGNOSIS AND GOALS OF CARE
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DOI:
10.4037/ajcc2015855
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发表时间:
2015-07-01
影响因子:
2.7
通讯作者:
Anderson, Wendy G.
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作者:
Milic, Michelle M.;Puntillo, Kathleen;Anderson, Wendy G.
Background Integrating palliative care into intensive care requires active involvement of bedside nurses in discussions of patients' prognosis and goals of care.Objective To improve critical care nurses' skills and confidence to engage in discussions with patients' families and physicians about prognosis and goals of care by using a focused educational intervention.Methods An 8-hour-long workshop was developed for critical care nurses. Key roles and skills of nurses in communication about prognosis and goals of care were defined. Participants practiced skills during facilitated role-plays. A reflection session addressed burnout, distress, and self-care. Participants completed surveys before, immediately after, and 3 months after their workshop, rating their confidence and skill in performing key tasks. Use of a participant focus group and open-response items in the surveys further elucidated the impact of the workshop.Results Between March 2011 and April 2013, a total of 82 critical care nurses completed a workshop. Compared with before the workshop, after the workshop, nurses reported greater skill and confidence for 14 survey items (P < .001), including assessing families' understanding of prognosis and goals of care, addressing families' emotional needs, and contributing to family meetings. Increases were sustained 3 months after the workshop.Conclusion Defining roles and providing opportunities for skills practice and reflection can enhance nurses' confidence to engage in discussions about prognosis and goals of care.