Abstract:The present study is part of a broader investigation with the purpose of investigating the repercussions of terminal conditions on the families of gravely ill patients hospitalized in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The study used a qualitative clinical research methodology. Six family members of terminal patients admitted to the ICU of a medium-sized private hospital were interviewed. Five categories emerged from the analysis of the content of the interviews: perception of the illness and clinical progress; impa… Show more
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