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Abstract
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In Switzerland since the 2000s, AS has been on the rise. This implies that carers, particularly in palliative care units, are requested to care for people who have applied for an AS.
PURPOSE of this literature review is to identify factors that may influence demand for AS and to provide food for thought on nursing practice in accompanying these people until they return home or die. Search through CINHAL, PubMed and Web of Science databases was conducted between December 2017 and February 2018 with following key words: chronic disease, nursing care, assisted suicide/death, death with dignity.
RESULTS show that factors influencing demand for AS are mainly inherent and intrinsically linked to the patient's personality. Caregivers are not well informed about institutional and legal provisions regarding AS. Willingness to be involved in the process varies depending not only upon their beliefs but also upon level of knowledge. Identification of the factors influencing the application for an SA highlights the need for autonomy and control of the persons making the application. Due to lack of institutional and legal framework, carers often feel helpless in these situations. Some ideas are proposed concerning the nursing role to promote the well-being of people through Pamela Reeds concept of self-transcendence.
RESULTS should be considered with caution in view of the limited available literature on the subject and the number of articles considered. © 2019 Editions Medecine et Hygiene. All rights reserved.
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