A brief report of research care activities for deceased patients of intensive care nurses at a private hospital in İstanbul Turkey

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine nursing care for deceased patients among intensive care unit nurses. This prospective, observational study was conducted in Istanbul, Turkey. The sample consisted of 20 intensive care nurses caring for 39 deceased patients during the study period. Researchers observed the care activities of the nurses and these were recorded. All the nurses closed the curtains or placed screens to separate the deceased patient from others and to allow some privacy for the family. Two nurses allowed the family to participate in the care. There was no difference in care activities according to the religious affiliation of the patients.