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Subjective Sleep Quality After a Near-Death Experience

Description: Abstract: Findings from several studies suggest near-death experiences (NDEs) may influence sleep quality. In this study, we examined self-reported duration, latency, and quality of sleep in those who had experienced a life-threatening event and who had and had not reported an associated NDE. Participants were 154 members of the general New Zealand population who completed an online quantitative questionnaire that included the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Near-Death Experience Scale, Impact … more
Date: Summer 2020
Creator: Lindsay, Nicole & Tassell-Matamua, Natasha
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Coping with Cancer: Case Studies on the Effects of Learning About Near-Death Experiences

Description: Abstract: People diagnosed with cancer frequently report deleterious psychological experiences because of their diagnosis and subsequent medical treatment. One particularly helpful coping strategy reported by cancer patients is psychoeducational on spiritual topics. Anecdotally, cancer survivors reported that psychoeducation about near-death experiences (NDEs) has been a source of great comfort. In this article, we present two case studies on cancer survivors who reported that learning about ND… more
Date: Summer 2020
Creator: Foster, Ryan D.; Maxwell, Lauren & Butler, William E.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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