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2023•American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®Open access

Distressing Deathbed Visions: Rare, Misunderstood, or Underreported?

Stephen P. Claxton-Oldfield

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Studies reporting distressing deathbed visions (DBVs) are reviewed to determine whether these experiences are rare, misunderstood, or underreported. Possible explanations for distressing DBVs are explored and possible reasons why distressing DBVs might be underreported are offered. Given the paucity of information on distressing DBVs, more research is needed to determine their prevalence, types, meaning, and impact on dying persons and their families.

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Studies reporting distressing deathbed visions (DBVs) are reviewed to determine whether these experiences are rare, misunderstood, or underreported. Possible explanations for distressing DBVs are explored and possible reasons why distressing DBVs might be underreported are offered. Given the paucity of information on distressing DBVs, more research is needed to determine their prevalence, types, meaning, and impact on dying persons and their families.

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Studies reporting distressing deathbed visions (DBVs) are reviewed to determine whether these experiences are rare, misunderstood, or underreported. Possible explanations for distressing DBVs are explored and possible reasons why distressing DBVs might be underreported are offered. Given the paucity of information on distressing DBVs, more research is needed to determine their prevalence, types, meaning, and impact on dying persons and their families.

Key concepts: Distressing, Medicine, Vision, Meaning (existential), Psychotherapist, Psychology, Theology, Physical chemistry

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