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T V Reed

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PubMed1996

Terminating nutrition and hydration from patients in persistent vegetative states.

Personal stress has been identified as the most significant issue for neuroscience nurses (NNs) who care for patients in persistent vegetative states (PVS). Several factors outside the realm of nursing contribute to this stress. One factor that NNs can influence is how they deal with terminating nourishment. This is discussed in the context of the significance of food in our society, and a recommendation that should help NNs to deal with this issue is presented.

Ethics, Professional↗
PubMed1994

Issues for nurses who care for patients in persistent vegetative states.

In a series of interviews, personal stress was identified as the most significant problem for neuroscience nurses who care for patients in persistent vegetative states. Other issues included inconsistent medical care, demanding physical care requirements, quality-of-life, ordinary versus extraordinary treatments, and the impact of this condition on patients' families. Some recommendations are presented that should help to alleviate some of these concerns.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗