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Heyman, Janna C.; Sealy, Yvette M. – Educational Gerontology, 2011
This study examined physicians' attitude, involvement, and perceived barriers with the health care proxy. A cross sectional, correlational design was used to survey practicing physicians (N = 70). Physicians had positive attitudes toward the health care proxy and indicated that the most significant barriers to health care proxy completion were…
Descriptors: Physicians, Terminal Illness, Health Services, Decision Making
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Tait, Glendon R.; Hodges, Brian D. – Academic Psychiatry, 2009
Objective: The authors examined psychiatric residents' attitudes, perceived preparedness, experiences, and needs in end-of-life care education. They also examined how residents conceptualized good end-of-life care and dignity. Methods: The authors conducted an electronic survey of 116 psychiatric residents at the University of Toronto. The survey…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Death, Patients, Educational Experience
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Stein, Gary L.; Sherman, Patricia A.; Bullock, Karen – Educational Gerontology, 2009
An educational program was developed to train practitioners to provide care for patients and families that are responsive to cultural concerns. The aim was to increase knowledge and improve attitudes toward providing culturally proficient and culturally sensitive care for patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses. The program…
Descriptors: Nursing Education, Patients, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation