Parapsychological Phenomena near the Time of Death

Barbato, Michael; Blunden, Cathy; Reid, Kerry; Irwin, Harvey J.; Rodriguez, P. Iglesias

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“…Participants' feelings of discomfort and fear of the negative reactions of other professionals can be understood within the context of dominant societal discourses relating to anomalous experiences (Wilde & Murray, 2010). Historically, anomalous experiences have been associated with hallucinations and the stigma of psychiatric diagnoses (Barbato et al, 1999), and such concerns were echoed in participants' perceptions that others, particularly medical professionals, may view them negatively.…”

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Palliative-care professionals' experiences of unusual spiritual phenomena at the end of life

McDonald

Murray

Atkin

2013

Mental Health, Religion & Culture

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“…Wills-Brandon (2003) suggested that approximately 50-60% of dying individuals who are conscious shortly before their death experience some form of unusual phenomena. Indeed, the reported prevalence of such phenomena has led some researchers to advocate that such experiences are considered as a natural part of the dying process (Barbato et al, 1999;.…”

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Palliative-care professionals' experiences of unusual spiritual phenomena at the end of life

McDonald

Murray

Atkin

2013

Mental Health, Religion & Culture

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“…Their phenomenology is well described and understood by the neurological and psychiatric literature (Greyson, 2009;Norton & Corbett, 2000;Teeple, Caplan, & Stern, 2009) and the broader humanities and social sciences research community (Betty, 2006;Kellehear, 1996;Osis & Haraldsson, 1977;Zaleski, 1987). There is also a steady stream of research work that has recently emerged from palliative medicine with a primary focus on prevalence of these visions (Barbato, Blunden, Irwin, Reid, & Rodriguez, 1999;Fountain, 2001;Muthumana, Kumari, Kellehear, Kumar, & Moosa, 2010). These studies are all characterized by concerns about aetiology, differential diagnosis, mediating factors, and or prevalence.…”

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Deathbed Visions from the Republic of Moldova: A Content Analysis of Family Observations

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This is an interview-based study of 102 families and their observations of the last weeks and days of a dying family member. Forty-one families reported hearing about "visions," "hallucinations," or "dreams" from their dying loved one before their death. Of these 41 mixed cases, 37 cases demonstrated classic features of deathbed visions-reports of seeing dead relatives or friends communicating to the dying person. This article reports a content analysis of these 37 cases in order to identify the major psychosocial themes that seem to be conveyed by these kinds of experiences. Six major themes are identified. These themes are: support, comfort, companionship, reunion, prognosis, and choice and control. Implications of these themes are discussed in relation to their role in providing significant support for the psychological morale and social well being of dying people.

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“…Bis zu 50% der Trauernden erleben halluzinationsähnliche Sinneswahrnehmungen in Form von akustischen, optischen oder olfaktorischen Sensationen oder in Form von Illusionen (Gefühl der Präsenz des Verstorbenen) [58][59][60][61][62][63] Nur selten werden diese häufigen Phä-nomene Außenstehenden berichtet, da die Trauernden fürchten, von ihrer Umwelt für verrückt gehalten zu werden. Es empfiehlt sich daher, dass ärzt-licherseits solche Wahrnehmungen gezielt erfragt und im weiteren Gespräch als weitverbreitete Phänomene "normalisiert" werden [14,64].…”

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In Germany approximately 1% of the population dies each year. This indicates that at least 2-3% of the population will be bereaved every year. Consequently, approximately 2 million people will experience severe loss in Germany each year. This has not only strong psychosocial implications, but is also linked to a broad range of health risks, including increased mortality. Given these statistics it is surprising that loss, grief and bereavement are not given more attention within undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional medical education across Germany. This article aims to provide doctors with some suggestions for meaningful and practical support for the bereaved within medical practice. After a short introduction on how current bereavement research is influencing thinking relating to bereavement processes, the article focuses on specific medical options. The role of the doctor in bereavement is discussed, highlighting that this role is not one of a bereavement counselor. However, doctors do encounter bereavement in practice and should be able to provide direction, which enables people to move through the grieving process, allowing them--in the words of J.W. Worden--to move the deceased emotionally to a new place and reengage with their own life.

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Parapsychological Phenomena near the Time of Death

Cited by 53 publications

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Palliative-care professionals' experiences of unusual spiritual phenomena at the end of life

Palliative-care professionals' experiences of unusual spiritual phenomena at the end of life

Deathbed Visions from the Republic of Moldova: A Content Analysis of Family Observations

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