Heidegger’s philosophical foundations and his contribution to palliative nursing and spiritual care

dc.coverageDOI: 10.1590/1980-220X-REEUSP-2024-0155PT
dc.creatorJaman-Mewes, Paula
dc.creatorde Paula Pessoa, Vera Lúcia Mendes
dc.creatorde Souza, Lorena Campos
dc.creatorde Góes Salvetti, Marina
dc.date2024
dc.date.accessioned05-01-2026 18:21
dc.date.available05-01-2026 18:21
dc.description<p>This study aimed to reflect on the spiritual care of nursing in palliative care from the conceptual perspective of Martin Heidegger. The approximation between Heidegger’s philosophical aspects and palliative nursing practice, with a clinical view of spiritual care, promotes reflections on human existence and finitude. Being in palliative care can generate anguish, loss of meaning of life and connection with the world. The relationship of care between nurse and patient, which is established through language, favors comprehensive, intentional and humanized care, and is revealed as this relationship of care deepens. In this relational process, bonds begin to be established between nurse and patient, which can lead to authentic spiritual care. Approaching health from the spiritual dimension is a challenge, as it forces healthcare professionals to come into contact with existential issues of patients, families and themselves. Thus, reflection based on Heidegger’s philosophical aspects allows us to become aware of the facticity of death.</p>eng
dc.identifierhttps://investigadores.uandes.cl/en/publications/99181372-90cb-4b6c-b915-dad7d48345a7
dc.languageeng
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.sourcevol.58 (2024) p.1-9
dc.subjectAtención de Enfermería
dc.subjectCuidados Paliativos
dc.subjectCuidados de Enfermagem
dc.subjectEnfermagem
dc.subjectEnfermería
dc.subjectEspiritualidad
dc.subjectEspiritualidade
dc.subjectFilosofia
dc.subjectFilosofía
dc.subjectNursing
dc.subjectNursing Care
dc.subjectPalliative Care
dc.subjectPhilosophy
dc.subjectSpirituality
dc.subjectSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
dc.titleHeidegger’s philosophical foundations and his contribution to palliative nursing and spiritual careeng
dc.titleLos fundamentos filosóficos de Heidegger y su contribución a la enfermería paliativa y los cuidados espiritualesspa
dc.typeArticleeng
dc.typeArtículospa
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