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[Death and dying according to nursing students' representations]
José Rodrigo de Oliveira1, José Roberto da Silva Brêtas, Lie Yamaguti
1Universidade Federal de São Paulo, SP, Brasil. rodrigoenf63@yahoo.com.br
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|November 6, 2007
Summary
This study explored how nursing students perceive death and dying. Key findings reveal that fear of death and the student-patient relationship are central to these representations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Social Psychology
Context:
- Qualitative study exploring undergraduate nursing students' perspectives.
- Focus on representations of death and dying within a specific academic setting.
Purpose:
- To understand the social representations of death and dying among Federal University of São Paulo nursing students.
- Investigate the core concepts and peripheral elements influencing these representations.
Summary:
- Utilized Social Representations theory and non-structured interviews with 40 nursing students (2nd, 3rd, and 4th year).
- Analysis revealed 'death' as the central nucleus, with 'fear of death' and 'student-patient relationship' as significant peripheral representations.
Impact:
- Informs nursing education strategies for addressing end-of-life care discussions.
- Highlights the psychological and relational aspects influencing future healthcare professionals' approach to death.
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