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Title: Dying a 'Good' Death: The Work, Care, and Support of End-of-Life Doulas.
Authors: Dellinger Page, Amy1 pagead@appstate.edu, Husain, Jonelle H.1, Kvanvig, Ashley M.1
Source: Omega: Journal of Death & Dying. Jun2025, Vol. 91 Issue 2, p932-954. 23p.
Subject Terms: *Occupational roles, *Research methodology, *Interpersonal relations, *Family support, *Experiential learning, Death & psychology, Doulas, Work, Attitudes toward death, Palliative treatment, Questionnaires, Interviewing, Terminal care, Social support, Terminally ill, Psychosocial factors, Time
Abstract: End-of-life doulas (EOLDs) are a growing population of care providers who focus on the wishes of the dying person in order to cultivate an environment of comfort, peace, and support from the point of terminal diagnosis, during the dying process, and following death. The purpose of this study was to document the time commitment of EOLDs to dying persons and their loved ones during the dying process, as well as their experiences navigating family dynamics working towards increased acceptance of death. A mixed-methods approach was utilized to gather data on EOLDs, consisting of a quantitative survey with 618 respondents and subsequent qualitative interviews conducted with 39 participants. Results indicated that the amount of time spent with dying persons and their loved ones varies widely and often depends on when the EOLD is contracted regarding services. Factors that impede and lead to great acceptance of death are discussed as well as the role of EOLDs in navigating family dynamics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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