Nurses' perceived knowledge and benefits of artificial nutrition and hydration for patients nearing death: A survey among Jordanian nurses.

Sultan M Mosleh Malek Alnajar Mona Ma Almalik

Published in: European journal of cancer care (2021)

Jordanian nurses have limited knowledge of ANH. Their positive attitude regarding ANH for terminally ill patients could be driven by cultural norms and beliefs, rather than education. Introducing ANH in nursing curricula and in-hospital services could have a positive impact on nurses' knowledge.

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