Reanimated: Navigating Life After a Near-Death Experience.
Narrative inquiry in bioethics January 1, 2020 DOI: 10.1353/nib.2020.0024 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractTwelve personal accounts of near-death experiences (NDEs) that occurred in medical or surgical settings are presented alongside three expert commentaries from specialists in NDEs, healthcare ethics, spiritual counseling, and chaplaincy. The narratives and commentaries show that healthcare workers' reactions to NDEs can have lasting positive or negative effects on patients and families. The symposium points out gaps in current care and offers guidance for nonjudgmental and supportive responses to NDEs.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Symposium with personal narratives and commentaries Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 12 |
| Population | Individuals who have had a near-death experience in medical or surgical settings |
| Key finding | Healthcare workers' reactions to NDEs may have long-term positive or negative effects on patients and their families. |
Abstract
This symposium includes twelve personal narratives from individuals who have had a near-death experience (NDE) in medical or surgical settings. It also includes three commentaries on these narratives by experts in NDEs, healthcare ethics, spiritual counseling, and chaplaincy. The stories and commentaries highlight how healthcare workers' reactions to NDEs may have long-term positive or negative effects on patients and their families. The symposium identifies gaps in care and provides a road map for nonjudgmental and supportive responses to NDEs.