Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Death and dying and recognizing approaching death

M C Long1

  • 1University of South Florida, College of Nursing, Tampa, Florida.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Advances in anticoagulant therapy for cirrhosis combined with atrial fibrillation].

Zhonghua gan zang bing za zhi = Zhonghua ganzangbing zazhi = Chinese journal of hepatology·2023
Same author

Quantification of ocean heat uptake from changes in atmospheric O<sub>2</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> composition.

Scientific reports·2019
Same author

Retraction Note: Quantification of ocean heat uptake from changes in atmospheric O<sub>2</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> composition.

Nature·2019
Same author

Quantification of ocean heat uptake from changes in atmospheric O<sub>2</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> composition.

Nature·2018
Same author

Removal of organic compounds during treating printing and dyeing wastewater of different process units.

Chemosphere·2007
Same author

Emergency department diversion: causes and solutions.

Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine·2001
Same journal

Cardiovascular Prevention in Older Adults: From Estimation to Treatment.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

Preventive Cardiology for the Clinically Complex Older Adult.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

A Preventive Neurology Perspective on Promoting Brain Health and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

Secondary Prevention in Older Adults: Putting It All Together.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

Primary Prevention in Older Adults: Putting It All Together.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
Same journal

Managing Bleeding Risk in Older Adults: Antithrombotics and Anticoagulants.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026
See all related articles

Understanding the stages of dying and recognizing signs of approaching death is crucial for healthcare professionals. This knowledge enables better support for patients and their families during end-of-life care.

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Thanatology
  • End-of-Life Studies

Background:

  • Death is a natural life process, yet often ignored by individuals.
  • Effective end-of-life care necessitates understanding the dying trajectory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of healthcare personnel understanding the dying process.
  • To highlight the need for recognizing signs and symptoms of approaching death.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on thanatology and palliative care principles.
  • Analysis of common physiological and psychological changes during the dying process.

Main Results:

  • Identification of distinct stages within the dying process.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Cataloging of key signs and symptoms indicative of imminent death.

    • Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers require comprehensive knowledge of the dying process.
    • Recognizing end-of-life cues facilitates compassionate and effective patient and family support.