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Should paediatric units have bereavement support posts?

P Jennings1

  • 1The Child Bereavement Trust, Aston House, High Street, West Wycombe, High Wycombe HP14 3AG, UK. penny@jenningsresearch.fsnet.co.uk

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|June 29, 2002
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New bereavement support roles in children's and maternity care improved family support and staff well-being. These posts positively impacted care quality, staff retention, and reduced stress levels for healthcare professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Maternal Health Services

Background:

  • Child bereavement is a critical area requiring specialized support within healthcare settings.
  • Existing support structures may not adequately address the needs of bereaved families or healthcare staff.
  • The Child Bereavement Trust (CBT) has expertise in providing bereavement care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of establishing dedicated bereavement support posts in pediatric and maternity units.
  • To assess the perceived benefits of these posts for both bereaved families and healthcare staff.
  • To determine the influence of these roles on staff retention and stress.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of eight dedicated bereavement support posts in pediatric and maternity settings.

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  • Utilizing the experience and guidelines of the Child Bereavement Trust (CBT) for post establishment.
  • Conducting an evaluation through staff questionnaires to gather feedback on the impact of the support posts.

    • Main Results:

    • Staff reported positive experiences with informal support and teaching provided by the new posts.
    • Sixty-seven percent of surveyed staff felt that care for bereaved families had improved.
    • A significant perceived positive effect on staff retention and reduced stress levels was noted.

    Conclusions:

    • The establishment of specialized bereavement support posts is beneficial in pediatric and maternity care.
    • These roles enhance the quality of care for bereaved families.
    • Bereavement support posts contribute positively to healthcare staff well-being and retention.