Abstract
Nearly one-third of all pediatric oncology patients die from their disease, so nurses need to have an evidence-based standard of practice to guide their role in end-of-life decision-making. The purpose of this integrative review is to analyze current research on end-of-life decision-making within pediatric oncology to create a practice guideline for nurses working with this patient population. Eleven studies were examined to identify nursing interventions regarding the role of the nurse in end-of-life care, the role of the nurse in end-of-life decision-making, parent involvement in end-of-life decision-making, and child involvement in end-of-life decision-making, including the child's ability to participate in end-of-life decision-making. Based on the findings, the researcher identified several interventions that can be used by nurses to facilitate end-of-life discussion and decision-making that includes both parent and, when appropriate, the child.
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Thesis Completion
2013
Semester
Spring
Advisor
Wink, Diane
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
College
College of Nursing
Degree Program
Nursing
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Nursing;Nursing -- Dissertations, Academic
Format
Identifier
CFH0004443
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
3 years
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Baeringer, Lauren, "Nursing interventions that facilitate end-of-life decision-making in pediatric oncology" (2013). HIM 1990-2015. 1782.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/1782