• Dynamics (Pembroke, Ont.) · Jan 2011

    Caring for patients and families at end of life: the experiences of nurses during withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment.

    • Brandi Vanderspank-Wright, Frances Fothergill-Bourbonnais, Susan Brajtman, and Pierre Gagnon.
    • University of Ottawa, School of Nursing. bvand093@uottawa.ca
    • Dynamics. 2011 Jan 1; 22 (4): 31-5.

    BackgroundWithdrawal of life-sustaining treatment is a process in which active treatment and the accompanying technology are removed, ending in the death of the patient.PurposeTo understand the lived experience of critical care nurses who care for patients during the process of withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment.MethodsA phenomenological study was undertaken and interviews were conducted with six critical care nurses.ResultsThe essence of this experience was described by these nurses as "trying to do the right thing". Three major themes emerged: A journey--creating comfort along the way, working in professional angst, and providing memories.

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