Death: between the individual and the social

Xiomara Carranza Jimenez; Jeanette Choque Vargas; Patricia Rafaela Soledad Ortega Medina; Soledad Maidana Victoria

doi:10.56294/cid2023118

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Published: 2023-12-31

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56294/cid2023118

Death: between the individual and the social

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This paper discusses the concept of death and its various types, focusing on how death affects terminally ill nurses. The importance of understanding and managing emotions related to death in nursing practice is explored. Types of death such as natural, apparent, sudden, violent, suicide, homicide, accidental death, and assisted suicide are discussed. The paper reflects on the universal fear of death and how this fear can influence the pursuit of achievement to counteract distress, often leading to an anxious race against time without enjoying achievement. The importance of recognizing and addressing death-related fears and emotions in nursing staff to provide high quality care to terminally ill patients and their families is highlighted. It is highlighted that, despite the inevitability of death in nursing practice, nursing professionals are not always emotionally prepared to deal with death. It is mentioned that the dying process not only affects nurses in their professional lives but also impacts their personal lives. The need to provide adequate support and resources to help nurses cope with the complex emotions associated with the death of patients is highlighted. In conclusion, this paper highlights the importance of addressing the issue of death in nursing practice, recognizing the need for emotional support and training for nursing professionals. The need for more compassionate and dignified care in the process of caring for terminally ill patients is emphasized.

Keywords:

Death,

Nursing,

Emotions,

Terminal Care,

Emotional Support,

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Carranza Jimenez X, Choque Vargas J, Ortega Medina PRS, Maidana Victoria S. Death: between the individual and the social. Community and Interculturality in Dialogue [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Jul. 2];3:118. Available from: https://cid.saludcyt.ar/index.php/cid/article/view/118

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