“My life became more meaningful”: confronting one’s own end of life and its effects on well-being—a qualitative study

Abstract Background The perception of being closer to death can be experienced due to old age or life-limiting diseases, and can pose profound existential challenges. Actively confronting death-related issues and existential questions may increase psychosocial comfort and stimulate personal growth,...

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Main Authors: Helena Kukla, Angélique Herrler, Julia Strupp, Raymond Voltz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-022-00950-3