Abstract :
Introduction: Approaching death is a final process of human life or death which is
marked by the permanent cessation of the heart and lungs and the permanent
cessation of brain function. Dying care is an action provided to increase the comfort
of someone who is nearing the end of their life. Nurses must be able to provide
maximum care by helping to reduce pain, create comfort, create dignity, feel peace
and closeness to the family.
Objective: The aim of this research is to explore nurses' experiences in
implementing pre-natal care.
Method: This research uses a qualitative design with a phenomenological
approach. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with 5 participants.
Analysis of research data using Colaizzi. The data collection technique is by means
of in-depth interviews in accordance with the guidelines.
Results: The research results showed that there were 9 themes, namely (1) signs of
symptoms of dying patients, (2) focus of dying care, (3) emotional response of
nurses in carrying out dying care, (4) pain management for dying patients, (5)
fulfilling the need for comfort in patients nearing death, (6) respecting the dignity
of patients in carrying out actions, (7) bio-psycho social and spiritual needs, (8)
support for families of patients nearing death, (9) obstacles in carrying out care
before dying. death.
Suggestion: It is hoped that the results of this research can become an additional
reference source in the field of Nursing Science and also become a material for
learning studies in the scope of Critical Nursing