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Nurses' experiences providing bereavement follow-up: an exploratory study using feminist poststructuralism.

Grace MacConnell1, Megan Aston, Pat Randel

  • 1Pediatric Palliative Care Service, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia and Adjunct Professor, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. grace.macconnell@iwk.nshealth.ca

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|October 9, 2012
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Summary

Nurses are committed to bereavement follow-up care for families experiencing child death or pregnancy loss. Enhanced institutional support and education are crucial for nurses navigating these sensitive, emotional interactions.

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Area of Science:

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

Background:

  • Bereavement follow-up is a key indicator of quality end-of-life care.
  • Nurses may find communication with grieving families challenging, especially with limited experience.
  • Limited research exists on nurses' personal, professional, and institutional experiences in this area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe nurses' experiences providing bereavement follow-up care.
  • To explore facilitators, barriers, and challenges in this practice.
  • To understand the impact of institutional and social factors on nurses' work.

Main Methods:

  • Eight registered nurses with bereavement follow-up experience were interviewed.
  • Purposive sampling was used to select information-rich cases.
  • Feminist poststructuralism guided the theoretical and methodological approach, utilizing discourse analysis.

Main Results:

  • Nurses navigated complex interactions with families, hospital policies, and social norms.
  • Key themes included the importance of relationships, self-care, professional boundaries, and institutional support.
  • The invisible nature of bereavement follow-up and its emotional impact on nurses were highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses demonstrate strong commitment to providing ongoing care after child death or pregnancy loss.
  • Emotional connections with families are significant for nurses in bereavement follow-up.
  • Increased support, education, and clear institutional policies are essential for nurses and health professionals.