Lived Experiences of Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients About Death and Dying: A Descriptive Phenomenology.
Omega (Westport)
; : 302228211073269, 2022 Jan 29.
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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.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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Qualitative_research
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En
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Omega (Westport)
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2022
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Article
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