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Nurses in Ecuador exhibit moderate coping skills with death, yet face significant emotional distress and communication challenges. Enhanced training and support are crucial for improving end-of-life care and nurse resilience.

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  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Coping with death is a critical nursing skill, influenced by training and culture in Ecuador.
  • Limited preparedness and cultural factors impact how nurses manage death and dying.
  • This study explores nurses' perspectives on death and dying in Ecuador.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Ecuadorian nurses' perspectives on coping with death.
  • To assess the congruence between quantitative and qualitative data on nurses' coping mechanisms.
  • To identify challenges and resources in end-of-life care from the nurses' viewpoint.

Main Methods:

  • Sequential explanatory mixed-methods design (QUAN → qual).
  • Quantitative phase: 497 nurses completed the Bugen Coping with Death Scale.
  • Qualitative phase: Semi-structured interviews with 18 nurses, analyzed thematically.

Main Results:

  • Nurses reported moderate coping levels but experienced significant emotional distress and unpreparedness.
  • Challenges include end-of-life communication and personal mortality concerns, especially with pediatric or young maternal deaths.
  • Spirituality emerged as a vital coping resource for nurses.

Conclusions:

  • Coping with death is complex and emotionally taxing for nurses in Ecuador.
  • Continuous education and emotional/spiritual support are essential for nurse resilience.
  • Strengthening nurses' coping abilities can enhance the quality of end-of-life care.