Individuals deal with dying and death differently and may not experience the same journey. We investigated Kübler-Ross’ Five Stages of Grief on terminally
ill patients to review the current applicability of the model among this population.
The aims of this paper is to share information regarding the Five Stages of Grief, the emotions associated with the stages, and the challenges that terminally ill patients,
namely those diagnosed with cancer, experience. Methods: Non-structured interviews were conducted among terminally ill patients located at the palliative
ward for two years. Results: We found that terminally ill patients at the palliative ward were undergoing the Five Stages of Grief, and that the emotions associated
with the stages were reported to be similar to the emotions proposed in the model and among the patients. Conclusion: Kübler-Ross’ Five Stages of Grief is still
applicable among terminally ill patients. The thoughts regarding dying and death still remain negative, therefore, the change in the myths of dying and death are
required to help improve the journey towards death.