No.* Variables

DC experiences

P

value^†

Yes

n = 43

No

n = 96

T1. I have been able to look back on the nursing I performed.

3 (3 - 4)

3 (2 - 3)

<0.001

T2. I am strengthening cooperation with other professions about patient care.

3 (3 - 4)

3 (2 - 3)

<0.001

T3. I respect the wishes of patients’ family members toward patients.

4 (4 - 4)

3 (3 - 4)

<0.001

T4. I support the decision-making of dying patients and their family.

4 (3 - 4)

3 (2 - 3)

<0.001

T5. I have stress resulting from the patient’s inability to relieve mental or physical pain.

3 (3 - 4)

3 (2 - 3.8)

0.020

T6. I have stress associated with patients who have a different perception of their conditions.

3 (2 - 4)

3 (2 - 3)

0.192

T7. I have stress from patients’ emotional expression.

3 (2 - 4)

2.5 (2 - 3)

0.218

T8. I am stressed out from responding to questions from patients about life expectancy.

3 (2 - 4)

2 (2 - 3)

0.019

T9. I am stressed out by the family of patients who are considered difficult to care for.

4 (2 - 4)

3 (2 - 4)

0.335

T10. I have misgivings about procedures and skills for postmortem treatment.

2 (1 - 3)

2 (1 - 3)

0.916

T11. I have emotional reactions toward dying patients.

3 (2 - 4)

2 (1 - 3)

0.036

T12. I am anxious and worried about the treatment of patients by their families.

3 (2 - 3)

3 (2 - 3)

0.857

T13. I feel a renewed bond with my patients and their family.

4 (3 - 4)

3 (2 - 4)

0.001

T14. I have a sense of satisfaction in fulfilling the wishes of the patients, such as the patients

spending time with their families.

3 (2.5 - 4)

2 (2 - 3)

<0.001