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.