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End-of-life dreams and visions: A longitudinal study of hospice patients' experiences
Christopher W. Kerr, James P. Donnelly, et al. · 2014 · Journal of Palliative Medicine, 17(3), 296-303
Spiritual Evidence Map/Last updated May 10, 2026/Claims v1.0.0-provisional/Sources v1.0.0/Scores provisional
Summary
Longitudinal hospice study quantifying end-of-life dreams and visions, including frequency, content, realism, and emotional meaning for dying patients.
Why it matters here
A strong clinical source for deathbed-vision pages because it studies the experience in hospice patients without requiring a survivalist interpretation.
Linked claims
Evidence score 6/10
Deathbed visions
Dying patients commonly report visits from deceased loved ones. Cross-cultural pattern with deep clinical familiarity.
Evidence score 4/10
Shared death experiences
Caregivers and family occasionally report sharing imagery, light, or peace at the moment of someone's death.