Bianca Sakamoto Ribeiro Paiva

End-of-life experiences: a multicenter longitudinal study on characteristics and prevalence in terminally ill patients.

BMC Palliative Care July 23, 2026 Taís Oliveira Da Silva, Bianca Sakamoto Ribeiro Paiva, Bruce Greyson et al.

Evidence suggests that transcendent end-of-life experiences (ELEs) are common and impact the dying; however, there is a shortage of longitudinal studies. To evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of ELEs in terminally ill patients. This multicenter longitudinal mixed‑methods study collected demographic, clinical, and ELE‑related data-including prevalence, content, and comfort/distress...