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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Palliative Care for SARS-CoV-2 Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: A Comprehensive Study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(Suppl 1):e20230218
06-28-2024
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEPalliative Care for SARS-CoV-2 Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: A Comprehensive Study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2024;77(Suppl 1):e20230218
06-28-2024DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2023-0218
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Objective:
To comprehend the multiprofessional actions regarding palliative care for patients in the Intensive Care Unit affected by SARS-CoV-2.
Methods:
A comprehensive qualitative study conducted with 31 professionals from the Intensive Care Units of a university hospital, based on the Theory of Peaceful End of Life.
Results:
The analysis of the discourse led to the identification of two categories: “Multidisciplinary actions to promote comfort at the end of life” and “Palliative care during the pandemic period and the promotion of emotional and spiritual comfort.”
Final Considerations:
It became evident that local administration needs to invest in measures that reduce barriers to the implementation of palliative care during times of crisis. Understanding the discourse highlighted that non-specialized professionals can provide basic palliative care appropriately, without diminishing the importance and necessity of the presence of palliative care specialists in various hospital areas.
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REFLECTION
Ethical dilemmas at the end of life: a reflection from the Philosophical Perspective of Luigina Mortari
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(Suppl 3):e20220759
12-04-2023
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REFLECTIONEthical dilemmas at the end of life: a reflection from the Philosophical Perspective of Luigina Mortari
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(Suppl 3):e20220759
12-04-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0759
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Objectives:
to reflect on the ethical dilemmas involved in the care of patients at the end of their lives.
Methods:
this is a theoretical-reflective study based on the ethics of care proposed by Luigina Mortari.
Results:
discussing care involves addressing the ways of being inherent to human existence and understanding the unique characteristics of this condition. Ethical care constitutes an action driven by interest in the other and by the perception of their need. Ethical dilemmas are a part of end-of-life care, making it essential to maintain respectful assistance that considers the patient’s autonomy, using strategies for expressing their wishes, and ensuring continuous clear and empathetic communication among all those involved in providing care.
Final Considerations:
issues related to being, stemming from one’s reality of dependency and vulnerability, contribute to the emergence of ethical dilemmas present in care actions.