Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Nursing
First Advisor's Name
Linda Simunek
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Divina Grossman
Third Advisor's Name
Martha Pelaez
Date of Defense
11-9-1995
Abstract
Active voluntary euthanasia is one of the most controversial issues in the nursing and legal systems today. The purpose of this study was to explore hospice nurses' attitudes on active voluntary euthanasia (AVE). One hundred useable questionnaires were collected, for a response rate of 33%. The questionnaires included demographic data, four vignettes which described a patient care situation and possible responses to AVE, questions on awareness of organizations and legislation that promote legalization of AVE, and questions on adequate pain relief. The findings revealed fifty - three percent of the nurses supported AVE. Eighty - three per cent of the nurses would not administer the medication that would cause death. Also, there were significant relationships between the nurses' age, religion and educational level and their responses.
Identifier
FI15101607
Recommended Citation
Godfrey, Belinda Arjona, "Hospice nurses' attitudes on active voluntary euthanasia" (1995). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3944.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3944
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