Abstract:

Objective： To investigate the perceptions of attitudes of respiratory system critically ill patients and their family members towards death， and provide reference for death education in this population. Methods： A total of 226 respiratory system critically ill patients and their family members from the People's Hospital of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture from May to October 2022 were randomly selected as investigation objects. Questionnaires and the Death Attitude Mapping Scale were used for investigation and analysis. Results： The death attitude of 226 respiratory system critically ill patients and their family members characterized by acceptance of death as a natural process， but also accompanied by psychological tendencies of avoidance and fear of death. There were significant differences in attitudes towards death among respiratory system critically ill patients and their family members with different characteristics. Conclusion： Death education should be conducted in different ways for respiratory system critically ill patients and their family members with different characteristics， aiming to establish a correct understanding of death and promote the value of cherishing and treasuring life.

Key words:

respiratory system, attitudes towards death, perceptions