کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
2609221 1134525 2012 6 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
The divided self: Near death experiences of resuscitated patients – A review of literature
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی مراقبت های ویژه و مراقبتهای ویژه پزشکی
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
The divided self: Near death experiences of resuscitated patients – A review of literature
چکیده انگلیسی

This paper explores the prevalence of ‘near death experience’ phenomena associated with a resuscitation event and examines the current state of evidence for causation. Patients’ reports of unusual recollections associated with a period of unconsciousness (perceived as approaching death) have fascinated individuals and the medical fraternity. Near death experiences (NDE) are reported in 4–9% of general community members and up to 23% of critical illness patients, although they can occur in healthy individuals who may think they are in peril. One explanation is that paranormal visions that include seeing bright lights, a tunnel and having feelings of peace may be a stage of enlightenment as death approaches. More objective explanations point to neuro-chemical changes in a stressed or dying brain as explanation for nearly all the elements of near death experience. However if this is so, NDE should occur in all patients who are critically ill and near death. In general, patients report positive psychological outcomes after a near death experience. Nurses can support patients during a time of crisis by assisting them and their families to comprehend the experiential event using effective communication and listening skill.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: International Emergency Nursing - Volume 20, Issue 2, April 2012, Pages 88–93
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