A prospective analysis of near-death experiences in cardiac arrest patients.
The Journal of near-death studies January 1, 2002 Janet Schwaninger, Paul R. Eisenberg, Kenneth B. Schechtman et al. 99 citations
About one in ten cardiac arrest survivors report a near-death experience, characterized by feelings of peace, seeing a bright light, or meeting deceased relatives. These experiences often lead to lasting positive changes in attitudes toward life, death, and spirituality, such as reduced fear of death and increased appreciation for life. The study tracked patients prospectively to capture the frequency and nature of these experiences and their long-term effects on psychosocial and spiritual outlook.