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[Preparation for Death and Its Clinical Implications: A Narrative Review]
Kurt Kirsten Toro1, Jame Rebolledo-Sanhueza2, Verónica Aliaga-Castillo2
1Hospital Santiago Oriente Dr. Luis Tisné Brousse, Santiago, Chile.
Abstract:
Death preparedness amongst caregivers is described as an essential process to accompany a peaceful passing. Nevertheless, it has been difficult to define its content and operationalization; therefore, its use in research and clinical practice is unclear. This work aims to describe death preparedness and its clinical implications in the support of caregivers of elderly people in end-of-life stages. A narrative review of scientific publications from the years 2010-2020 was conducted, which allows us to identify that, despite the absence of a consensus definition of death preparedness, studies agree on its nature as a process of acknowledging death and making necessary adjustments for caregiving practices. The importance of educational interventions and the support provided by the healthcare professionals to individuals at the end of life and those who care for them is also emphasized.
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