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Nursing behaviors in bereavement: an exploratory study.

P Freihofer, G Felton

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    Loved ones of terminally ill patients found nursing behaviors focused on patient comfort and hygiene most supportive. Prioritizing the patient

    Area of Science:

    • Palliative Care Nursing
    • Bereavement Support
    • End-of-Life Care

    Background:

    • Family members of terminally ill patients experience significant emotional distress.
    • Nursing care significantly impacts the well-being of both patients and their loved ones during end-of-life.
    • Understanding supportive nursing behaviors is crucial for improving palliative care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify specific nursing behaviors perceived as most supportive by loved ones of terminally ill patients.
    • To categorize nursing actions based on their impact on patient comfort, emotional needs, and bereavement.
    • To inform best practices in end-of-life nursing care.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized Q-sort methodology with 88 behavior cards.
    • Studied 25 pairs of terminally ill patients and their loved ones.

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  • Derived a three-tier classification of nursing behaviors.

    • Main Results:

    • Behaviors promoting the dying patient's comfort and hygiene were most desired.
    • The top-ranked behavior was 'keep the patient well groomed.'
    • Behaviors indicating understanding of emotional needs and bereavement impact were also significant.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing behaviors directly related to patient comfort and hygiene are paramount for supporting loved ones.
    • A holistic approach encompassing physical care, emotional support, and bereavement awareness is essential in end-of-life nursing.
    • Minimizing patient suffering through grooming and hygiene positively impacts the grieving process for loved ones.