Perceptions and Motivations of Nurses and Physicians towards Euthanasia

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The first resource
Terkamo-Moisio, A., Kvist, T., & Pietilä, A. M. (2015). Multifaceted nature of euthanasia:
perceptions of Finnish registered nurses. Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, 17(2), 105-
112.
Summary of the study:
The study aimed to contribute to the debate which suggested that nurses rarely explored
the concepts and perception of euthanasia and it’s legalization in Finland. The researchers
conducted semi-structured interviews with 17 registered nurses between November 2012 and
January 2013 and analyzed it by inductive content analysis. The result of the study highlighted
that registered nurses reported certain concerns which arise from a lack of reliable information
regarding euthanasia. It further affected their decision of undertaking euthanasia as they
experience an ethical dilemma regarding this act in the clinical study. However, improving the
ability of nurses to assists patients in agony is considered as the major reason behind the
legalization of euthanasia.
Critically analysis of the article:
The article is recent as it was published in 2015
The information of the article is recent as the interview was conducted between
November 2012 and January 2013.
No biases had been reflected in the content as it provided the details of conflicts
experienced by nurses and provided the positive outcome of legalization. “Drifting toward a

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“slippery slope” was considered the biggest risk while improving the ability to help patients in
agony was regarded as a potentially positive outcome of the legalization of euthanasia” is the
example of quote which reflects unbiased argument in the study.
The strength of the article highlighted in the study design as researchers conducted a
semi-structured interview, which is most suitable method for obtaining detailed information
about personal feelings and opinions. “Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17
registered nurses between November 2012 and January 2013 and analyzed by inductive content
analysis” is the example of quote which highlighted the strength of the study.
The limitation of the article is lack of quantitative data regarding the attitude of the nurses
towards euthanasia. “The results of this study highlight a need for more qualitative and
quantitative research concerning nurses’ attitudes toward euthanasia.” is the example of quote
which highlighted the limitation of the study.
Second resources
Vézina-Im, L. A., Lavoie, M., Krol, P., & Olivier-D’Avignon, M. (2014). Motivations of
physicians and nurses to practice voluntary euthanasia: a systematic review. BMC palliative care,
13(1), 20.
Summary of the article: