Nurse Who Had MERS-CoV Complications with A Near-Death Experience during Pregnancy: A Narrative Analysis.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) January 24, 2024 Abbas Al Mutair, Zainab Ambani, Alexander Woodman et al. 1 citation
A pregnant woman who contracted MERS-CoV and experienced severe complications reported a near-death experience (NDE) that included out-of-body, transcendental, and combined elements, confirmed by a Greyson NDE scale score of 12. Her narrative, analyzed using Labov's model, showed the experience extended beyond the NDE itself, influencing her recovery and life. She suffered prolonged hallucinations, neuropathy, and post-intensive care syndrome, while also experiencing NDE aftereffects such as a shift toward altruism and a greater interest in life's meaning. The case highlights the need for healthcare providers to communicate compassionately with comatose patients and to encourage NDE survivors to share their stories.