Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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Meta Analysis
[Effects of dignity interventions on psychosocial and existential distress in terminally ill patients: a meta-analysis].
This study was done to evaluate the effects of dignity interventions on depression, anxiety and meaning of life in terminally ill patients. ⋯ Results support findings that dignity interventions can assist terminal ill patients in reducing emotional distress and improving meaning of life. Further well-designed dignity studies will lead to better understanding of the effects of treatments on spiritual well-being.
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This study was conducted to analyze intubation survival rates according to characteristics and to identify the risk factors affecting deliberate self-extubation. ⋯ Appropriate use of sedative drugs, effective treatment to reduce agitation, sufficient nurse-to-patient ratio, and no restraints for patients should be the focus to diminish the number of deliberate self-extubations.