2015
DOI: 10.1080/1041794x.2015.1081975
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The Challenges of Final Conversations: Dialectical Tensions During End-of-Life Family Communication

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“…However, communication at the end of life can be wrought with challenges, as many societies possess a belief of avoidance regarding death and dying [ 2 ]. Many reasons for avoidance regarding death and dying have been suggested by scholars such as: fear [ 3 ], cultural norms [ 4 ], religious beliefs [ 5 ], and/or family’s views of death as a taboo topic [ 6 , 7 ]. In the American Culture, where the majority of people die in hospitals, death has been routinely denied, sterilized, and/or removed from view [ 8 ].…”
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“…However, communication at the end of life can be wrought with challenges, as many societies possess a belief of avoidance regarding death and dying [ 2 ]. Many reasons for avoidance regarding death and dying have been suggested by scholars such as: fear [ 3 ], cultural norms [ 4 ], religious beliefs [ 5 ], and/or family’s views of death as a taboo topic [ 6 , 7 ]. In the American Culture, where the majority of people die in hospitals, death has been routinely denied, sterilized, and/or removed from view [ 8 ].…”
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“…When the terminally ill and their loved ones (most often their biological, legal, or chosen family members) have the opportunity and the openness to freely talk about what is on their minds and hearts at the end of life, the end result is often the relief of stress, peaceful interactions, and greater readiness for the impending outcome [ 9 ]. Still, such talks are not without their challenges [ 3 ]. In addition, communication at the end of life between the terminally ill and family members results in more satisfying care and an increased sense of well-being at the end of life for the dying [ 7 ].…”
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“…When the terminally ill and their loved ones (most often their biological, legal, or chosen family members) have the opportunity and the openness to freely talk about what is on their minds and hearts at the end of life, the end result is often the relief of stress, peaceful interactions, and greater readiness for the impending outcome [9]. Still, such talks are not without their challenges [3]. In addition, communication at the end of life between the terminally ill and family members results in more satisfying care and an increased sense of well-being at the end of life for the dying [7].…”
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“…In addition, family members often face certain tensions and apprehensions about what and how to talk with the terminally ill person [14]. The following section summarizes the communicative challenges and difficulties noted by individuals who have engaged in final conversations.…”
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“…Time creates both the impetus for final conversations, as well as the framework for the communicative context at the end-of-life [1,14]. The framework for EOL communication comes from terminal time which constructs a structure, agenda, and background that are fundamental parts of final conversations.…”
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