Experiences of intensive care nurses on dying with dignity: A qualitative study

Sinem Öcalan, Mustafa Sabri Kovancı, Aylin Bilgin, Faculty of Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing Department, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Internal Medicine Nursing Department, Sakarya University of Applied Sciences

Nursing Ethics: An International Journal for Health Care Professionals

Published online on December 02, 2025

Abstract

Nursing Ethics, Volume 33, Issue 3, Page 721-734, May 2026.
BackgroundDying with dignity in intensive care units (ICUs) presents ethical and practical challenges, particularly within high-tech environments that often prioritize life-saving interventions over holistic end-of-life care. Respecting patient dignity ...