TV dramas vs. reality: study to examine how medical shows depict death and aggression
NCT ID NCT07416669
First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study will watch popular medical TV series to count and describe scenes of death, dying, and violence or aggression toward healthcare workers. Researchers want to see if these shows create unrealistic expectations for patients and families or influence what people think is acceptable behavior. The study will review 500 episodes and note the types of violence and emotions shown during end-of-life care.
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Witten, Germany
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London, Select, SE1 3BG, United Kingdom
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