Phenomenological study on death anxiety in elderly inpatients with chronic diseases / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explain the true experience of death anxiety in elderly inpatients with chronic diseases, and provide a theoretical basis for hospice care. Methods The phenomenological study method was used to deeply interview the true feelings of death anxiety in 13 elderly inpatients with chronic diseases. Results Through analysis, collation and refinement, the five themes of death anxiety, life regret, death attitude, death reminder and final decision power. Conclusions As clinical medical workers, we must always pay attention to the death anxiety of elderly inpatients with chronic diseases and strengthen the assessment of death anxiety. In particular, patients with cancer and patients at the end of life are provided with personalized care to remind them of the meaning of life and reduce the anxiety level of death.