Death and Dying Through the Lens of Jordanian Muslim Patients and Caregivers.

This phenomenological-qualitative study examined the meaning of death and dying from the perspective of Jordanian Muslim terminally ill patients and their family caregivers. Through interviews with eight patients and five caregivers, two main themes emerged: confronting death—characterized by acceptance of death as God's decree, fear of the unknown, and concerns about being a burden—and preparing for a good death, which included having closure, dying with dignity, achieving peace, not dying alone, and engaging in religious rituals. The findings highlight the importance of family presence, religious practices, and individualized care in facilitating a good death within the Jordanian-Arabic-Islamic cultural context. These insights underscore the need for healthcare providers to address patients’ spiritual, emotional, and cultural needs to support end-of-life care aligned with patients’ and families’ values.