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The good death: reaching an inductive understanding.

R D Leichtentritt1, K D Rettig

  • 1Bob Shapell School of Social Work, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel.

Omega
|February 1, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Elderly Israelis describe a good death as multidimensional, encompassing physiological, personal, and social aspects. Findings suggest a need for legal accommodation of diverse secular end-of-life perspectives in Israel.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Death and Dying
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Understanding the concept of a 'good death' is crucial for palliative care and end-of-life planning.
  • Existing research often lacks diverse cultural and secular perspectives, particularly from elderly populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and define the essential essences of a 'good death' from the perspective of elderly Israelis.
  • To identify critical components of the good death phenomenon within the Israeli socio-cultural context.

Main Methods:

  • Phenomenological analysis of in-depth interview transcripts from 26 elderly Israelis.
  • Identification and condensation of general essences into essential domains of the good death.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaEmpirical Approach

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  • The good death is a multidimensional phenomenon, comprising five essential essences: physiological, personal, interpersonal, social, and cultural.
  • Participants critically evaluated current death and dying practices in Israel.
  • A significant gap exists between individual perceptions and existing legal/societal frameworks.

Conclusions:

  • Policy-makers in Israel should legally recognize and incorporate diverse secular perspectives on a good death.
  • Individuals should be granted greater autonomy and control over their dying processes and post-death rituals.
  • Future research should explore the implementation of these findings in policy and practice.