Misunderstandings of “do not attempt resuscitation” orders among physicians and nurses' perceptions: A questionnaire survey in Japan
Many physicians and nurses misinterpreted a DNAR order as prompting palliative care. To facilitate support toward patient decision-making and correct implementation of DNAR orders, it is important to establish internal guidelines, provide education regarding end-of-life care and medical terminology, and introduce specialized care teams. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2025; 25: 772-780.
Authors
- Hitoshi Sugawara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5060-9020)
- Hiroshi Hori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9466-2125)
- Takahiko Fukuchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6192-1653)
- Keishiro Sueda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5557-7753)
- Hanako Yoshihara‐Kurihara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6339-0779)
Institutions
- Jichi Medical University (JP)
- Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international
- Published
- 2025-04-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ggi.70041
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00