Morte e luto em cuidados paliativos: vivência de profissionais de saúde.

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the discourse of nursing professionals regarding the care of patients under palliative care at the time of death and family mourning. Methods: Field research, of qualitative nature, carried out with ten nursing professionals linked to two hospitals in João Pessoa, Paraíba. Results: The analysis of the statements has shown the understanding of death of professionals, revealing their feelings and palliative care at the time of death, in addition to identifying family care and the difficulties faced during mourning. Conclusion: The research has shown gaps with regard to the knowledge of nursing professionals concerning the process of death and mourning, making clear the need for encouraging the implementation of continuing education in palliative care services, focused on education to better understand the meaning of death in its dimensions, and to provide both patient and family with better assistance concerning the exercise of their profession.