Cited by 22Nursing Diagnosis and DocumentationPalliative and Oncologic CareDeath Anxiety and Social Exclusion

Death anxiety: concept analysis and clarification of nursing diagnosis

Mercês, Claudia Angélica Mainenti Ferreira, Souto, Jaqueline da Silva Soares, Zaccaro, Kênia Rocha Leite, deSouza, Jackeline Felix, Primo, Cândida Caniçali, Brandão, Marcos Antônio Gomes·2020·International Journal of Nursing Knowledge

Abstract

PURPOSE: To analyze the concept of "Death anxiety" (00147) and to propose modifications in the components of this diagnosis in Taxonomy II of NANDA-I. METHODS: A conceptual analysis was developed based on the eight steps proposed by Walker and Avant. FINDINGS: Twenty-six articles were included from a search in four databases. Three defining attributes, nine antecedents, and two consequent ones were identified from concept analysis. CONCLUSIONS: Conceptual analysis made possible the clarification of this diagnosis and the proposition of modifications in its components, which could provide a diagnostic accuracy. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Clarification of the diagnosis will allow the accurate identification of this phenomenon in clinical practice and, consequently, more appropriate nursing interventions. OBJETIVO: Analisar o conceito de "Ansiedade relacionada à morte" (00147) e propor modificações nos componentes deste diagnóstico na Taxonomia II da NANDA-I. MÉTODOS: Uma análise conceitual foi desenvolvida com base nos oito passos propostos por Walker e Avant. RESULTADOS: Vinte e seis artigos foram incluídos a partir de uma busca em quatro base de dados. Três atributos definidores, nove antecedentes e dois consequentes foram identificados a partir da análise deste conceito. CONCLUSÕES: A análise conceitual possibilitou a clarificação deste diagnóstico e a proposição de modificações em seus componentes, o que poderá proporcionar uma acurácia diagnóstica. IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A ENFERMAGEM: A clarificação do diagnóstico possibilitará a identificação precisa deste fenômeno na prática clínica e, consequentemente, intervenções de enfermagem mais adequadas.

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  • In Western societies, death is usually considered taboo, leading to everyday conversations being suppressed or rejected, and isolating these topics in specific environments such as hospitals, to prevent causing distress to those who may be approaching the end of life.

    “In Western societies, death is usually considered taboo, leading to everyday conversations being suppressed or rejected, and isolating these topics in specific environments such as hospitals, to prevent causing distress to those who may be approaching the end of life.36”

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Authors
Mercês, C. A. M. F., Souto, J. D. S. S., Zaccaro, K. R. L., deSouza, J. F., Primo, C. C., & Brandão, M. A. G.
Affiliations
  • Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (BR)
  • Graduate Program in Nursing School Anna Nery, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Departament of Nursing of Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Corresponding author
Souto, Jaqueline da Silva Soares
Venue
International Journal of Nursing Knowledge
Published
2020-07
Volume
31
Issue
3
Pages
218-227
ISSN
  • 2047-3087 (ISSN-L)
  • 2047-3095
OpenAlex
W2973583884
Cited by
22
References
52
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 4 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 1
FWCI
3.41
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • International Journal of Nursing Knowledge (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (200.839/2019 (242621))
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Issues, ethics and legal aspects › Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Palliative and Oncologic Care
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
Keywords
fear of death, nursing diagnosis, NANDA-I Taxonomy II, conceptual analysis, defining attributes, antecedents, consequences, nursing interventions, terminological clarification
MeSH terms
Anxiety, Attitude to Death, Brazil, Death, Humans, Nursing Diagnosis

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