Abstract

In dying patients, Deathbed Visions (DBVs) can be sightings of apparitions such as deceased family members and religious figures (Ethier, 2005). Evidence suggests that DBVs provide a sense of comfort to the dying as well as acceptance of death among patients and family members (Fenwick et al., 2009).

Author Details

Aundraea T. Guinn, BSN, MSN Student, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, Texas, USA

Type

Poster

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Text-based Document

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N/A

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Keywords:

Deathbed Visions, End of Life Care, Terminally Ill Patients

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Deathbed visions in terminally ill patients and the peaceful death: An integrated research review

Melbourne, Australia

In dying patients, Deathbed Visions (DBVs) can be sightings of apparitions such as deceased family members and religious figures (Ethier, 2005). Evidence suggests that DBVs provide a sense of comfort to the dying as well as acceptance of death among patients and family members (Fenwick et al., 2009).