Do Not Resuscitate Is Not Do Not Care

Project Abstract

Purpose

Attitudes toward patient care when a DNR is in place can vary. Even though a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) is simply a code status meant to be geared towards end-of-life care, it can affect the way in which a patient is treated. The research question is does DNR code status affect care not related to end of life?

Methodology

This project was conducted using a single-group pretest-posttest design and a power point educational presentation between tests. The project was administered to nursing staff and available managers of a long-term care facility. Staff were asked to complete the pre-test, receive education, and then complete the post-test.

Results

The results of this study indicate that nurses, at least in this long-term care facility, have a good understanding of DNR and code status. A significance level of 0.05 was used. The data showed there was no significant difference in the answers on the tests administered. The answers provided show that assessing patient and requesting help when needed occur regardless of DNR status.

Conclusion

While this project did not show significant results, a larger scale study would yield better results. This would be even more true utilizing more than just one long-term care facility and incorporating various hospital settings.

Conference Details

38th Coalition Conference

Funding Type

Travel Grant

Academic College

School of Nursing and Health Professions

Area/Major/Minor

Family Nurse Practitioner

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Classification

Graduate

Name

Dr. Jenny Rogers

Academic College

School of Nursing and Health Professions

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