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0635/2013 - Euthanasia, dysthanasia and orthothanasia: Integrative review of the literature.
Eutanásia, distanásia e ortotanásia: Revisão integrativa da literatura.

Author:

• ZIRLEIDE CARLOS FELIX - Felix, Z.C. - JOÃO PESSOA, PB - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DA PARAÍBA - <zirleidefelix@hotmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• Solange Fátima Geraldo da Costa - Costa, S. F. G. da - Universidade Federal da Paraíba - <solangefgc@gmail.com>
• Adriana Marques P. de M. Alves - Alves, A.M.P.M. - Universidade Federal da Paraíba - <ffadriana@ig.com.br>
• Cristiani Garrido de Andrade - Andrade, C.G. - João Pessoa, Paraíba - Universidade Federal da Paraíba - <cristiani_garrido@hotmail.com>
• Marcella Costa Souto Duarte - Duarte, M.C.S. - Universidade Federal da Paraíba - <marcellasouto@hotmail.com>
• Fabiana Medeiros de Brito - Brito, F.M. - Universidade Federal da Paraíba - <fabianabrito_@hotmail.com>

Thematic Area:

Ciências Sociais

Abstract:

Currently, there is a notorious concern of researchers in debating questions that generate ethical conflicts, in health assistance field, directed to the human being in terminal phase, in particular, on euthanasia, dysthanasia and orthothanasia. This way, this study objected to characterize the scientific production, at the national level, on euthanasia, dysthanasia and orthothanasia. This is an integrative review of literature. The study universe consisted of 41 publications related to the investigated theme, through the implementation of an online survey, in the Virtual Library in Health, in Capes Portal and in the Bioethical Magazine. Of these, 25 articles were included in the sample, considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria established. Data collection occurred in the month of March 2013, by means of an instrument containing pertinent information to the proposed objective. The utilized descriptors were euthanasia, dysthanasia and orthothanasia. Regarding the focus of publications, emerged three themes: Theme I – Euthanasia; Theme II – Dysthanasia and Theme III – Orthothanasia. The analyzed studies expressed a current concern face of ethical dilemmas, concerning the care of the human being in the final phase of life. Therefore, it is hoped that this research can contribute to strengthen the critical reading of the theme.

Keywords:

EuthanasiaDysthanasiaOrthothanasia

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Felix, Z.C., Costa, S. F. G. da, Alves, A.M.P.M., Andrade, C.G., Duarte, M.C.S., Brito, F.M.. Euthanasia, dysthanasia and orthothanasia: Integrative review of the literature.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2013/May). [Citado em 21/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/euthanasia-dysthanasia-and-orthothanasia-integrative-review-of-the-literature/13089?id=13089



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