Sensory perceptions during near-death experiences in palliative care excluding pathological causes or artificial induction.
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) September 11, 2026 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22707463 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | End-of-life distress Near-death experience |
| Key findings | No direct evidence was identified for sensory perceptions during near-death experiences in palliative care specifically excluding pathological causes. End-of-life dreams and visions are common and usually comforting in hospice settings, and the authors emphasize the need for sensitive interpretation by healthcare professionals. |
Abstract
No direct evidence for sensory perceptions during near-death experiences in palliative care specifically excluding pathological causes was identified. However, end-of-life dreams and visions are common and usually comforting in hospice settings, emphasizing the need for sensitive interpretation by healthcare professionals.