Near-Death Experiences in Adult ICU Patients: A Scoping Review.
Nursing in Critical Care July 1, 2026 Kailai Gu, Jingying Huang, Jin Yang et al.
Near-death experiences occur in approximately 15% of intensive care unit survivors. Despite their profound impact on post-intensive care syndrome and long-term psychological recovery, near-death experiences remain under-addressed in clinical settings. To systematically map and synthesize evidence regarding the subjective experiences, influencing factors, assessment tools, and prognostic impacts...