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000001257 245__ $$aCertified Nursing Assistants' Knowledge, Confidence, and Effectiveness in Providing End-of-Life Care
000001257 269__ $$a2011
000001257 336__ $$aMajor Paper
000001257 502__ $$bMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN)
000001257 520__ $$aThe objective of this research was to explore the knowledge, confidence and effectiveness level of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) working with persons at end-of-life (EOL). This study was a descriptive, one-dimensional study that was conducted at a long term care (LTC) facility in Rhode Island. Participants answered demographic and confidence questionnaires and completed a short exam. The participants regularly provided care for persons at EOL, but received no additional training in that specialty. The 20 participants were fro,m diverse backgrounds and cultures. The study was conducted over two months and results indicated perceived confidence and effectiveness levels higher than knowledge scores. Over fifty percent of the participants received a score of less than 70% on the knowledge exam. There were multiple findings that implied a need for further research. The number of individuals receiving EOL care in nursing homes has escalated over the past decade. To provide quality care to the terminally ill, including general comfort, pain relief, spiritual, and emotional support, it must be provided by qualified nursing assistants. It is the premise of the researcher that nursing assistants who provide the majority of care to patients at EOL require specialized training to meet both nursing assistant and patient needs. The findings from this study support this premise and have implications for research and practice in end-of-life care.
000001257 650__ $$aHealth care
000001257 6531_ $$aend-of-life care
000001257 6531_ $$anursing assistants
000001257 6531_ $$aCNAs
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000001257 690__ $$aSchool of Nursing
000001257 691__ $$aNursing
000001257 7001_ $$aFalcone, Carol$$uRhode Island College
000001257 773__ $$tMaster's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview
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000001257 982__ $$aMaster's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers