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Dignified death: concept development involving nurses and doctors in pediatric intensive care units

Kátia Poles1, Regina Szylit Bousso

  • 1University Center of Lavras (UNILAVRAS), Brazil. kpoles@usp.br

Nursing Ethics
|September 7, 2011
PubMed

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This study defines dignified death for children in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs), highlighting its complexity for healthcare teams and families. Understanding these dimensions aids end-of-life care reflection.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine
  • Bioethics
  • Nursing Research

Background:

  • End-of-life care in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) presents unique ethical and clinical challenges.
  • A clear conceptualization of dignified death for children is lacking in the Brazilian context.
  • Healthcare professionals require a framework to navigate complex end-of-life decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and define the concept of dignified death for children within Brazilian PICUs.
  • To establish a conceptual structure for dignified death in pediatric end-of-life care.
  • To inform and enhance clinical practice and ethical considerations in pediatric critical care.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Hybrid Model for Concept Development.
  • Conducted fieldwork involving in-depth interviews with healthcare professionals (nurses and physicians) in PICUs.
  • Analyzed qualitative data to identify key dimensions of dignified death.

Main Results:

  • Dignified death in PICUs is a complex phenomenon.
  • Key aspects include multidisciplinary team decision-making.
  • Child and family-centered care are integral components of dignified end-of-life experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Knowledge of dignified death dimensions can foster professional reflection on values and beliefs.
  • This study contributes to the theoretical and methodological development of end-of-life care in pediatrics.
  • Enhancing understanding of dignified death can improve care quality for children and families at the end of life.

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