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Bereavement care. A role for nurses.

M E Cooley1

  • 1Lung Tumor Clinic, Philadelphia Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Pennsylvania.

Cancer Nursing
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
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Prompt bereavement care for high-risk individuals is crucial. Nurses are vital in facilitating grief and minimizing negative outcomes through proper assessment and management strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Grief Studies
  • Bereavement Care

Background:

  • Bereavement care is often overlooked.
  • Early interventions can significantly aid individuals experiencing grief.
  • Nurses are central to providing support to the bereaved.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide fundamental information on grief manifestations.
  • To offer guidance on nursing assessment and management for bereaved individuals.
  • To highlight the importance of early and prompt interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on normal grief responses.
  • Framework development for nursing assessment.
  • Guidance on management strategies for bereaved patients.

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Main Results:

  • Understanding normal grief is essential for effective care.
  • A structured approach to assessment and management is necessary.
  • Nurses require specific knowledge and tools to support bereaved individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses play a pivotal role in bereavement care.
  • Timely and informed nursing interventions can improve grief outcomes.
  • This article equips nurses with essential knowledge for supporting bereaved individuals.