María del Carmen Fernández-Gutiérrez

Ms. María del Carmen Fernández-Gutiérrez

orcid

Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

View All Publications
3 July 2024 in Healthcare
Verified
Journal Article
Open access
PDF file
María del Carmen Fernández-GutiérrezMaría del Carmen Fernández-Gutiérrez
María del Carmen Fernández-Gutiérrez
IBIsabel Benavente-Fernandez
Isabel Benavente-Fernandez
NJNatalia Jiménez-Luque
Natalia Jiménez-Luque
SLSimon Lubián López
Simon Lubián López
CLConsuelo López-Fernández
Consuelo López-Fernández
JPJuan Manuel Picardo-García
Juan Manuel Picardo-García
This study examines the association between nurses’ perception of caring and attitudes toward caring for dying patients in end-of-life care units. We used a descriptive cross-sectional design with convenience sampling. Data were collected from May to June 2021 through self-reported questionnaires from 303 Spanish nurses (mean age = 48 years, 78.9% female). Participants completed the Caring Dimension Inventory (CDI-25) and the Frommelt Attitudes Toward Care of the Dying scale. Demographic and training information were collected. Data were analyzed using Stata 16.0. Attitudes toward Care of the Dying Patient were significantly higher in nurses with palliative care training (β = 2.829, p = 0.018) and those who scored higher on the psychosocial (β = 0.789, p = 0.0001) and technical dimensions (β = 0.487, p = 0.011) of the CDI-25. Multivariate analysis identified the psychosocial dimension of the CDI-25 scale (β = 0.783, p = 0.0001) and palliative care training (β = 2.686, p = 0.017) as the only significant variables associated with Attitudes toward Care of the Dying Patient. Overall, nurses exhibited a positive attitude toward caring for dying patients. Our results could potentially help nursing directors identify those with the necessary qualities and training for optimal end-of-life care and to further plan training courses to provide optimal care in end-of-life situations.