Perceptions about the role of nurses in people at the end of life

Abstract

Objective: describe the perception of nursing students about the role of nurses in people at the end of life. Method: qualitative, descriptive study, with data collected at a private university in Curitiba. Twelve nursing students participated, through recorded semi-structured interviews. After transcription, the narratives analyzed using the Collective Subject Discourse Theory. Results: the narratives showed: lack of professional preparation, absence of support and absence of care management. As an ideal, death was shown without suffering, at home and close to those you love; with better communication, posture and empathy; personalization of service and; respect for the moment of death. Conclusion: it points out the importance of more studies and investments in better training for nursing professionals on the subject.

Keywords

• morte
• cuidados paliativos
• direito a morrer
• enfermagem