OmegaPub Date : 2025-06-19DOI: 10.1177/00302228251352335
Rabiye Erenoğlu, Cemile Onat Köroğlu
{"title":"Experiences of Nurses Working in a Hospital in an Earthquake Zone: A Descriptive Phenomenological Approach.","authors":"Rabiye Erenoğlu, Cemile Onat Köroğlu","doi":"10.1177/00302228251352335","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00302228251352335","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this research was to determine the experiences, thoughts and approaches of nurses working in gynecology clinics in a hospital in the disaster area during the earthquake and its aftermath. This study was designed as a descriptive phenomenological qualitative study. 16 nurses were interviewed for the study. The data for this study were collected between May 15, 2024, and August 15, 2024. According to our findings, nurses experienced serious psychological and social difficulties in this earthquake. They stated that they experienced chaos/disorder in the work environment, inadequacy of medicine and medical supplies/unsterile work environment, abnormal increase in the number of patients, working with feelings of hopelessness, fear, pessimism and anxiety, the presence of corpses in the debris, increased expectations of the hospital and patients, and difficulties in the care and treatment of patients with different diagnoses in the same room.</p>","PeriodicalId":74338,"journal":{"name":"Omega","volume":" ","pages":"302228251352335"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144334588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OmegaPub Date : 2025-06-19DOI: 10.1177/00302228251353548
Nikolas Oubaid, Sukhvir Kaur, Viola Milke, Anneke Ullrich, Aneta Schieferdecker, Kerstin Kremeike, Sophie Meesters, Christin Herrmann, Raymond Voltz, Holger Schulz, Karin Oechsle
{"title":"Healthcare Professionals' Perceived Burden Related to Care in the Dying Phase - Results of a Cross-Sectional Explorative Study on General Wards and Intensive Care Units.","authors":"Nikolas Oubaid, Sukhvir Kaur, Viola Milke, Anneke Ullrich, Aneta Schieferdecker, Kerstin Kremeike, Sophie Meesters, Christin Herrmann, Raymond Voltz, Holger Schulz, Karin Oechsle","doi":"10.1177/00302228251353548","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228251353548","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Most patients dying in hospitals die outside of specialist palliative care, making healthcare professionals of all disciplines responsible for the care of the dying. This cross-sectional study assessed how burdened healthcare professionals on non-palliative care hospital wards are when caring for dying patients. Descriptive and inferential statistics (chi<sup>2</sup> and <i>t</i> tests) were used to analyze the data. <i>N</i> = 201 healthcare professionals on ten non-palliative care hospital wards participated in the survey (four general wards, six intensive care units). Intensive care unit staff reported a higher total burden related to care in the dying phase than general ward staff (d = 0.41; <i>p</i> = .005). \"High demands of caring for dying patients\", \"unexpected death\", and \"special relationship with informal caregivers\" were the most severe and prevalent burden factors in healthcare professionals. Results show specific burden factors that should be prioritized when implementing interventions to reduce burden in healthcare professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":74338,"journal":{"name":"Omega","volume":" ","pages":"302228251353548"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144328018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OmegaPub Date : 2025-06-18DOI: 10.1177/00302228251354916
Muhammad Shoaib, Noreena Kausar
{"title":"Death Anxiety Among Chronic Disease Patients: The Role of Spiritual Well-Being, Mental Health Issues, and Religious Beliefs.","authors":"Muhammad Shoaib, Noreena Kausar","doi":"10.1177/00302228251354916","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228251354916","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper has been designed to examine death anxiety among chronic disease patients through the role of spiritual well-being, mental health issues, religious beliefs, symptoms of depression, symptoms of anxiety, and life satisfaction among patients. The data have been collected from the patients facing chronic disease and admitted in public sector hospitals. A sample of 1377 patients has been drawn using a proportionate random sampling technique and a cross-sectional survey has been used as a technique of data collection. A self-administered structured questionnaire has been used and pilot testing has also been done on 30 patients. The study findings outline the favourable effects of religious beliefs and spiritual well-being in minimizing death anxiety specifically with operative psychological interventions for patients facing diseases. However, the study findings also conclude that mental health illness, symptoms of anxiety, and symptoms of depression had favourable effects to enhance death anxiety among patients facing chronic disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":74338,"journal":{"name":"Omega","volume":" ","pages":"302228251354916"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144328017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OmegaPub Date : 2025-06-12DOI: 10.1177/00302228251350209
Patricia Ndiwe Pensan Acheampong, Johnny Andoh-Arthur, Annabella Osei-Tutu
{"title":"Conception and Experiences of Grief Among Ghanaian Children.","authors":"Patricia Ndiwe Pensan Acheampong, Johnny Andoh-Arthur, Annabella Osei-Tutu","doi":"10.1177/00302228251350209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228251350209","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of the study was to explore the conceptions and experiences of grief due to death among Ghanaian children. The study employed a phenomenological study design to understand the lived experiences of Ghanaian children, using a semi-structured interview guide. Participants were purposefully sampled. Thirty school-going children aged between 7 and 17 (average age: 13.83) who had experienced the loss of a loved one, were interviewed in English and Twi. Recorded interviews were transcribed and translated for analysis in English. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. A total of seven themes were developed: 1) Understanding death and grief; 2) Expressions of grief; 3) Impact of loss; 4) Self-help strategies; 5) Social support; 6) Bereavement rituals; and 7) Concerns and challenges in grief. Findings highlight the needs of bereaved children experiencing grief, provide avenues for extensive research into the subject area, and offer relevant knowledge to all stakeholders.</p>","PeriodicalId":74338,"journal":{"name":"Omega","volume":" ","pages":"302228251350209"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144287503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OmegaPub Date : 2025-06-11DOI: 10.1177/00302228251349370
Kenneth J Doka, J Eugene Knott, Therese A Rando
{"title":"Commemorating the 50<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the University of Rhode Island Seminar on Death Education, August 1975.","authors":"Kenneth J Doka, J Eugene Knott, Therese A Rando","doi":"10.1177/00302228251349370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228251349370","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74338,"journal":{"name":"Omega","volume":" ","pages":"302228251349370"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144276895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OmegaPub Date : 2025-06-11DOI: 10.1177/00302228251350515
Adela Miquel-Sendra, Joaquín García-Alandete
{"title":"Systematic Review on the Aftereffects of Near-Death Experiences.","authors":"Adela Miquel-Sendra, Joaquín García-Alandete","doi":"10.1177/00302228251350515","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228251350515","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Near-death experiences (NDEs) are events reported by individuals close to death. This review examines the aftereffects of NDEs based on scientific literature from 2014 to 2024. Positive NDEs often lead to increased spirituality, reduced fear of death, a deeper appreciation of life, and greater compassion. In contrast, negative NDEs, though less common, can cause confusion, emotional distress, and lasting trauma. The subjective interpretation by those who experience an NDE strongly shapes its impact, influencing both personal growth and challenges in social or emotional integration. Health professionals should be trained to support individuals who have had NDEs, recognizing the psychological significance and potential integration difficulties. Additionally, those who have not personally experienced an NDE but are exposed to such testimonies may also gain emotional and spiritual insights. In summary, NDEs are impactful psychological events that warrant informed clinical attention and support to aid individuals in processing and integrating these profound experiences.</p>","PeriodicalId":74338,"journal":{"name":"Omega","volume":" ","pages":"302228251350515"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144276896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OmegaPub Date : 2025-06-11DOI: 10.1177/00302228251350511
Ker-Ni Vivienne Heng, Eyal Gringart
{"title":"The Perspectives of Provisionally Registered Psychologists on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Australia: An In-Depth Qualitative Investigation.","authors":"Ker-Ni Vivienne Heng, Eyal Gringart","doi":"10.1177/00302228251350511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228251350511","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Australia, voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is now widely legalised, and VAD uptake is on the rise. Thus, the demand for psychological support in the context of VAD is expected to grow. Despite their relevant expertise, psychologists remain underrepresented in end-of-life (EOL) literature and practice. The current in-depth qualitative study examined the perspectives of 20 provisionally registered psychologists in Australia on VAD, using reflexive thematic analysis grounded in social constructionism. Four main themes ('Values', 'Fit-for-Role', 'Exposure', and 'Contributions') and 14 sub-themes were generated from the data. Participants supported availing VAD for terminally ill patients and expressed the potential for its use with dementia sufferers. Nevertheless, participants expressed little interest to engage in VAD care. Participants shared concerns about the high-stakes nature of VAD, the emotional strain of EOL practice, and limited exposure to EOL and VAD. Practical implications and directions for further research are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":74338,"journal":{"name":"Omega","volume":" ","pages":"302228251350511"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144276897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OmegaPub Date : 2025-06-07DOI: 10.1177/00302228251349358
Meryem Türkan Işik, Rana Can Özdemir, Serpil Ince
{"title":"Intensive Care Nurses' Perceptions of Futility and Good Death.","authors":"Meryem Türkan Işik, Rana Can Özdemir, Serpil Ince","doi":"10.1177/00302228251349358","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228251349358","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study was aimed at determining intensive care nurses' perceptions of futile treatment and good death. In the study, 136 nurses working in intensive care units were included. The data of the study were collected with the \"Nurse Information Form\", \"Nurses' Attitudes towards Futile Treatment Scale\" and \"Good Death Scale\". Frequency, descriptive statistics, Independent Samples-t test, \"ANOVA\" test, \"Spearman\" correlation coefficient were used to interpret the findings. The mean scores from the overall Nurses' Attitudes towards Futile Treatment Scale and Good Death Scale score were 48.48 ± 9.26 and 54.46 ± 7.80, respectively. There was a significant relationship between their education levels and the mean scores they obtained from the overall Good Death Scale. There was a positive significant relationship between the scores obtained from each scale and their dimensions. It was concluded that the nurses could accept futile practices in line with certain principles that their perception of good death was at a good level.</p>","PeriodicalId":74338,"journal":{"name":"Omega","volume":" ","pages":"302228251349358"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OmegaPub Date : 2025-06-07DOI: 10.1177/00302228251351074
Sonah Kho
{"title":"Understanding Resilience in Older Adults Navigating End-Of-Life Transitions Through a Terror Management Perspective.","authors":"Sonah Kho","doi":"10.1177/00302228251351074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228251351074","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The end-of-life stage presents profound psychological challenges, including confronting mortality and achieving death acceptance. This conceptual article positions resilience as a critical framework for navigating these transitions, emphasizing its multidimensional role in addressing emotional, existential, and social well-being. Using Terror Management Theory (TMT) as a guiding framework, resilience is examined through three interconnected pathways: meaning-making, self-compassion, and social connections. These pathways align with TMT's anxiety-buffer systems, offering actionable strategies to foster dignity, psychological well-being, and peace during EOL transitions. The exploration focuses on how older adults reinterpret their life narratives, engage in self-compassion, and strengthen meaningful relationships, illustrating the potential for resilience-based approaches to enhance holistic end-of-life care.</p>","PeriodicalId":74338,"journal":{"name":"Omega","volume":" ","pages":"302228251351074"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Coping Strategies Following Fetal Loss Among Women Who Gave Birth in Selected Health Facilities in Eastern Ethiopia: A Phenomenological Study.","authors":"Masresha Leta, Abera Kenay Tura, Haymanot Mezmur, Kasiye Shiferaw, Maleda Tefera, Nega Assefa","doi":"10.1177/00302228251348063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228251348063","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pregnancy is typically a joyous experience, but in low-resource settings, many pregnancies end in fetal loss, which has profound emotional and psychological effects. This is a phenomenological qualitative study used to investigate coping mechanisms using the Living with Grief after Pregnancy Loss model among purposively selected women who experienced fetal loss in two major hospitals in Harar Town, eastern Ethiopia. Results: Fourteen women (mean age 25.14 years) participated. Four main themes emerged: self/personal resilience, social support networks, religious and spiritual practices, and cultural belief systems. Connectedness was fostered through emotional support, active life participation, and strong family and spiritual support. Disconnectedness included denial, blaming oneself or a partner, isolation, and avoidance of social support. Withdrawal from religious practices and cultural conflicts, such as not adhering to gender roles, hindered coping. Conclusion: Coping with fetal loss is shaped by spiritual, personal, social, and cultural factors. Support from family, religion, and community helps women navigate grief, while blame and isolation impede recovery. These findings highlight the importance of social capital and suggest that a holistic approach that incorporates emotional, spiritual, and cultural support is critical for helping women cope with fetal loss.</p>","PeriodicalId":74338,"journal":{"name":"Omega","volume":" ","pages":"302228251348063"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144227794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}