Lived Experiences of Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients About Death and Dying: A Descriptive Phenomenology Publisher Pubmed



Firouzkouhi M¹ ; Abdollahimohammad A¹ ; Alimohammadi N² ; Naderifar M³ ; Akbarizadeh M⁴
Source: Omega (United States) Published:2024

Abstract

Thinking about death is one of the most common problems of critically ill patients with COVID-19 in ICUs. Therefore, this study aims to explore the experiences of critically ill patients with COVID-19 about death and dying. This is a descriptive phenomenology approach. Participants in this study had 12 participants who were purposefully selected. The data collection method was semi-structured through interviews. Data were analyzed based on Colaizzi’s approach. Data analysis generated two main themes, including personal, and non-personal; challenge thinking about death, and eight sub-themes. Thinking about the death of critically ill COVID-19 patients is a significant challenge that affects the patient’s health and prolongs the treatment process. Therefore, it should be careful in the patient’s treatment and care program. © The Author(s) 2022.