TY - JOUR T1 - Concept of unbearable suffering needs to be better understood by nurses JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 68 LP - 68 DO - 10.1136/ebnurs-2022-103625 VL - 26 IS - 2 AU - Sara Pinto Y1 - 2023/04/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/26/2/68.abstract N2 - Commentary on: Ortega-Galán ÁM, Ruiz-Fernández MD, Roldán-Rodríguez L, et al. Unbearable suffering: a concept analysis. J Hosp Palliat Nurs 2022; 24(3):159–166.Unbearable suffering (U-Suffering) is an important determinant for spiritual distress, loss of dignity and euthanasia requests.Further research is required to develop a deep and comprehensive definition, as well as the ability to use the concept empirically.The study starts with the discussion about the legalisation of euthanasia in Spain, and aims to analyse the concept of U-Suffering as a foundation for the development of a new nursing diagnosis.1 Suffering is deeply connected with human existence, and its relief is a pivotal outcome for nurses and other healthcare providers. However, the assessment of a patient’s suffering (and whether it is unbearable) is one of the most difficult requirements to form a judgement on.2 The lack of clarity may … ER -