RT Article
T1 Palliative-care professionals' experiences of unusual spiritual phenomena at the end of life
JF Mental health, religion & culture
VO 17
IS 5
SP 479
OP 493
A1 McDonald, Claire
A1 Murray, Craig
A1 Atkin, Heather
LA English
PB Taylor & Francis
YR 2014
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1838992405
AB Research literature has highlighted unusual phenomena occurring at the end of life. Palliative-care professionals often feel ill-prepared in managing these and in talking to patients and family members about them. This study aimed to explore the meanings and interpretations ascribed to these phenomena by palliative-care professionals. Eight participants were interviewed, and interpretative phenomenological analysis used to identify themes within their accounts. Four themes emerged from the analysis: (1) Who are we to say what's out there?: a connection with something beyond what can be seen; (2) It opened up conversations: the experience of talking about unusual experiences; (3) It knocked me sideways: managing the emotional impact of these experiences; and (4) The fact that she was so accepting made it easier: the value of acceptance in relation to unusual experiences. These findings are discussed within the context of existing literature and implications for palliative-care professionals are discussed.
K1 end of life
K1 Palliative Care
K1 phenomena
K1 Professionals
K1 Spiritual
DO 10.1080/13674676.2013.849668