Nursing teachers teaching about death: challenge in the academic process

Authors

  • Márcia Gabriela Rodrigues de Lima
  • Elisabeta Albertina Nietsche

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2016000400011

Keywords:

Education, Death, Nursing.

Abstract

Objective: to understand the strategy used by nursing teachers for teaching about death in theoretical and practical activities of the Nursing Course. Methods: qualitative research with 14 Nursing teachers, through sampling by data saturation in a public institution of higher education. A semi-structured interview was used for data collection and Content Analysis was performed. Results: the teachers believed to be relevant teaching about death, however, many do not do it, highlighting as a limitation the bond with the patient, death in childhood, the feelings, personal values and the absence of specific disciplines. Conclusion: the way death is perceived influences the approach of this theme in teaching Nursing. 

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Published

2016-08-04

How to Cite

Lima, M. G. R. de, & Nietsche, E. A. (2016). Nursing teachers teaching about death: challenge in the academic process. Rev Rene, 17(4), 512–519. https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2016000400011

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Research Article

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