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Exploring Patient Death Experiences Among Iranian Nursing Students Publisher Pubmed



Majidipour P1 ; Janatolmakan M2, 3 ; Andayeshgar B4 ; Khatony A5, 6
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  1. 1. Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  2. 2. Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  3. 3. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  5. 5. Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  6. 6. Infectious Diseases Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran

Source: Scientific Reports Published:2024


Abstract

Patient death can be a stressful experience for nursing students, leading to various undesirable psychological and emotional effects. However, research documenting these experiences remains limited. This study explores the experiences of Iranian nursing students when facing patient death. This qualitative study employed a purposive sample of 14 undergraduate nursing students. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using conventional content analysis. Lincoln and Guba’s (2004) criteria guided the data management process. Data analysis revealed three primary categories with six corresponding subcategories. These categories encompassed the significance of death, reactions to death, and the transformation of professional perspectives. Subcategories included positive and negative meanings attributed to death, emotional and behavioral responses, and the positive and negative effects on participants. The findings reveal that experiencing patient death significantly impacts nursing students psychologically and emotionally. Consequently, it is recommended that nursing curricula incorporate essential training modules addressing appropriate responses to death and effective communication with bereaved families. Further research should explore strategies to mitigate negative impacts and optimize positive outcomes related to this phenomenon. © The Author(s) 2024.
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