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Lived Experiences of Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients About Death and Dying: A Descriptive Phenomenology Publisher Pubmed



Firouzkouhi M1 ; Abdollahimohammad A1 ; Alimohammadi N2 ; Naderifar M3 ; Akbarizadeh M4
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  1. 1. Department of Medical Surgical, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Nursing Intensive Care, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran

Source: Omega (United States) Published:2024


Abstract

Thinking about death is one of the most common problems of critically ill patients with COVID-19 in ICUs. Therefore, this study aims to explore the experiences of critically ill patients with COVID-19 about death and dying. This is a descriptive phenomenology approach. Participants in this study had 12 participants who were purposefully selected. The data collection method was semi-structured through interviews. Data were analyzed based on Colaizzi’s approach. Data analysis generated two main themes, including personal, and non-personal; challenge thinking about death, and eight sub-themes. Thinking about the death of critically ill COVID-19 patients is a significant challenge that affects the patient’s health and prolongs the treatment process. Therefore, it should be careful in the patient’s treatment and care program. © The Author(s) 2022.
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