Awareness of Imminent Death
Results From a Mixed Methods Study of Israeli Family Caregivers’ Perceptions of Their Awareness and That of the Patients for Whom They Cared
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13628781 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jiska Cohen-Mansfield (0000-0003-0209-7304, Tel Aviv University, corresponding author), Rinat Cohen (0000-0001-5089-5453, Tel Aviv University), Shai Brill (Tel Aviv University) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 404-419 |
| Publication date | 2022-06-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00302228221107236 |
| PMID | 35695555 |
| OpenAlex | W4282595389 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 23 |
We studied levels of awareness of impending death in older patients and their family caregivers. Using a mixed methods approach, we interviewed 70 family caregivers in Israel. Of the caregivers, 64% reported having been aware of the impending death, 33% were unaware, and 3% uncertain. Caregivers reported their perception that 36% of patients were aware, 27% unaware, and for 37% they were uncertain about the patient's awareness. Mechanisms that increased caregivers' awareness were specific diagnosis, significant deterioration in health, preparation by a health professional, or patient preparations for death. This study clarifies processes which aid awareness, and the relationship between awareness and actual preparation for dying
Family caregivers · Family medicine · Health care · Health professionals · Perception · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Medicine · Nursing · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Patient Dignity and Privacy · Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |