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    El cuidado al final de la vida en la reforma de la Enfermería de San Juan de Dios
    (Universidad de Alicante, 2025-07-21) Tejero Vidal, Lorena Lourdes; Muñoz Devesa, Aarón; Martínez Rodríguez, Laura; Atención Sociosanitaria; Facultad de Ciencias Sociosanitarias (Lorca)
    Introduction: Saint John of God’s nursing reform, promoted during the Spanish Renaissance, transformed end-of-life care, thereby laying the foundations for modern nursing practices. This reform is significant because it diverged from the medieval conception of death, which was centered on otherworldly judgment and ecclesiastical rituals. In contrast, the humanist perspective prioritized the dying individual and their spiritual and physical accompaniment. This established a model that recognizes human dignity and personal reconciliation. Objective: To analyze the contributions of Saint John of God to end-of-life and postmortem care, highlighting their impact on the evolution of nursing practices and their legacy in contemporary palliative care. Methodology: A historiographic analysis was conducted, supported by the history of mentalities and the modern biographical method, utilizing primary sources (biographies, letters, and beatification processes) and secondary sources. The categorization of documents focused on end-of-life and postmortem care, with results triangulated against prior historical studies. Document Analysis: The findings indicate that Saint John of God promoted innovative practices for his time, including personalized accompaniment, spiritual reconciliation, and attention to the material and emotional needs of the dying. He established resources such as wills, mediation for forgiveness, and a hospital model grounded in dignity and spiritual comfort. Furthermore, his postmortem rituals contributed to fostering community cohesion and respect for the deceased. Conclusions: Saint John of God’s contributions to end-of-life care were characterized by the integration of humanist and spiritual elements that transcended his historical context. His legacy remains pertinent in contemporary nursing practice, underscoring the significance of comprehensive care, preparation for death, and the preservation of memory after passin.