A prospective analysis of near-death experiences in cardiac arrest patients.
Janet Schwaninger, Paul R. Eisenberg, Kenneth B. Schechtman, Alan N. Weiss
The Journal of near-death studies January 1, 2002 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-2002-20-4-p215-232. via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAbout 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.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Patients suffering a cardiac arrest |
| Keywords | Internal medicine Cardiology Intensive care medicine |
| Citations | 99 |
| Key finding | Approximately 10% of cardiac arrest survivors report a near-death experience, which is associated with lasting positive psychosocial and spiritual changes. |
Abstract
Study assessing prospectively the frequency of near-death experiences (NDEs) in patients suffering a cardiac arrest, characterizing these experiences, and assessing their impact on psychosocial and spiritual attitudes.