Losing a close person to death in ICU: A thematic analysis of bereaved family members’ experiences of end-of-life care
It is important that ICU nurses have the possibility to prioritize sensitive, individualized communication, emotional support, and opportunities for meaningful farewells. Flexibly accommodating family members' needs and preferences at the end of life is central to delivering respectful family-centered care.
Authors
- Tove Godskesen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6011-6740)
- Lena Palmryd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3724-8435)
- Åsa Rejnö (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6454-9575)
- Anette Alvariza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2711-0245)
Institutions
- Uppsala University (SE)
- Karolinska University Hospital (SE)
- Skaraborg Hospital (SE)
- Marie Cederschiöld University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
- Published
- 2026-02-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2026.104359
- Primary Topic
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00