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As the aging population grows, terminal illness diagnoses are increasing, which has increased global interest in Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), Physician-Assisted Suicide (PAS), and euthanasia. However, there hasn’t been much research on how nursing students in California feel about MAiD or how well their education prepares them for these practices. Studies show that religious beliefs and prior knowledge or clinical experience with MAiD can influence students’ attitudes and sense of preparedness. Qualitative research has also identified common challenges, like role confusion, conflicts between ethics and religion, and the need for better education on the topic. Despite this, there’s no research exploring whether nursing students’ attitudes match their stage of moral development or how Mezirow’s Transformative Learning Theory might shape this development. This study aims to explore how nursing students feel about MAiD and how prepared they think they are to support patients, which is especially important as chronic illnesses and end-of-life care needs continue to grow.
Department
Nursing
Publication Date
2024
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
Dominican University of California
City
San Rafael, CA
Keywords
MAiD, PAS, euthanasia, attitudes, preparedness, nursing students
Disciplines
Nursing | Other Medical Specialties | Palliative Care | Palliative Nursing | Public Health and Community Nursing
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Other Medical Specialties Commons, Palliative Care Commons, Palliative Nursing Commons, Public Health and Community Nursing Commons