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Sudden bereavement in acute care settings.

Hannah Kent1, Joan McDowell

  • 1Acute Surgery, Western Infirmary, Glasgow. hannahekent@yahoo.com

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|November 17, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Sudden bereavement in acute care requires specialized nursing support. Evidence-based practices are crucial for managing prolonged grief reactions in unexpectedly bereaved individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Care
  • Bereavement Studies
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Sudden death in acute care settings presents unique challenges for bereaved individuals.
  • Understanding bereavement theories is essential for effective care.
  • The role of nurses in supporting the suddenly bereaved is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review best practices in caring for individuals experiencing sudden bereavement in acute care.
  • To examine the evidence base for best practices in bereavement care.
  • To explore the role of nurses in facilitating bereavement following sudden death.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on bereavement care.
  • Analysis of theories related to sudden death and grief.
  • Examination of the nursing role in acute care bereavement support.

Main Results:

  • Sudden bereavement can lead to more pronounced and prolonged grief reactions compared to expected deaths.
  • Nurses play a vital role in facilitating bereavement care.
  • Effective bereavement care requires preparation before death and appropriate follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals experiencing sudden loss are at higher risk for complicated grief.
  • Nurses are pivotal in providing practical, considerate, and evidence-based bereavement care.
  • Bereavement support should be integrated into acute care from anticipation of death through post-discharge follow-up.

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