Dostojanstveno umiranje osoba starije životne dobi

master's thesis

• Title (english): The Dignified Dying of the Elderly
• Author: Maja Vrbić
• Mentor: Ana Štambuk (mentor)
• Committee member: Ana Štambuk (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Marijana Majdak (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Lucija Vejmelka (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Law; (Social Work Studies); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2021-06-29, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social Activities

Abstract

Ljudsko dostojanstvo vrlo je važna dimenzija svakog ljudskog bića, a posebno značenje
dobiva upravo u razdoblju umiranja i smrti. Osobe starije životne dobi u procesu
umiranja i smrti suočavaju se s brojnim teškoćama. Teškoće nisu samo fiziološke, već i
socijalne, psihološke i duhovne. Zadovoljavanjem potreba starije umiruće osobe
omogućavamo osobi da očuva svoje dostojanstvo do samoga kraja i ostvari „dobru
smrt“. Cilj ovog rada je prikazati najvažnije aspekte dobre smrti čije je osiguravanje
nužno za ostvarivanje dostojanstvenog umiranja starijih osoba te ukazati na važnost
očuvanja dostojanstva do samoga kraja života. Koncept „dobra smrt“ predstavlja
osnovno ljudsko pravo i vrijednost. Ona je dinamička i humanistička kategorija koja
odražava jedinstveno iskustvo umirućeg. Odgovarajućim upravljanjem simptomima, boli
i osjećajima, osiguravanjem prisutnosti najmilijih i brigom o duhovnim patnjama
umirućih omogućavamo im kvalitetan kraj života. Mnoge odgovore o ovom području
pruža palijativna skrb - skrb o umirućima i njihovim obiteljima. U okviru palijativne
skrbi stvaraju se okolnosti u kojima umiranje i smrt postaju dostojanstveni i prihvatljivi.
U novonastalim okolnosti uzrokovanim epidemijom Covid-19 potrebno je pronaći
načine očuvanja humanosti, zajedništva i suosjećanja na kraju života. Veliku ulogu u
unaprjeđenju očuvanja dostojanstva umirućih osoba ima profesija socijalnog rada koja
svojim djelovanjem u području skrbi o starijim umirućim osobama može osigurati
kvalitetnu skrb za umirućeg i zbrinjavanje potreba korisnikove obitelji. Osiguravanje
dostojanstvenog umiranja potreba je i prioritet cjelokupnog društva. Svaki ljudski život
dolazi do svojeg kraja i zato je potrebno osigurati da se to dogodi na dostojanstven
način.

Abstract (english)

Human dignity is a very important dimension of every human being, and it has special
significance precisely in the period of dying and death. In the process of dying older
people face a number of difficulties. Difficulties are not only physiological, but also
social, psychological and spiritual. By meeting the needs of the elderly dying person, we
enable the person to preserve his dignity to the very end and achieve a "good death".
The aim of this paper is to present the most important aspects of a good death, the
provision of which is necessary for the achievement of dignified death of the elderly, and
to point out the importance of preserving dignity until the very end of life. The concept of
"good death" is a basic human right and value. It is a dynamic and humanistic category
that reflects the unique experience of the dying. By properly managing the symptoms,
pain and feelings, ensuring the presence of loved ones and caring for the spiritual
suffering of the dying, we enable them a quality end to life. Many answers about this
area are provided by palliative care - caring for the dying and their families. Within
palliative care, circumstances are created in which dying and death become dignified
and acceptable. In the new circumstances caused by the Covid-19 epidemic, it is
necessary to find ways to preserve humanity, togetherness and compassion at the end of
life. A major role in improving the preservation of the dignity for the dying person is
played by the social work profession, which through its activities in the field of care for
the elderly dying can provide quality care for the dying and care for the needs of the
beneficiary's family. Ensuring a dignified death is a need and priority of society as a
whole. Every human life comes to an end and that is why it is necessary to ensure that it
happens in a dignified way.

• Keywords: dostojanstvo; dobra smrt; umiranje; skrb
• Keywords (english): dignity; good death; dying; care
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:199:252872
• Study programme: Title: Social Work; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra socijalnog rada (magistar/magistra socijalnog rada)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Closed access
• Created on: 2021-09-25 11:19:42