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Janice Bell Meisenhelder1, Leslie E Gibson2
1Emmanuel College, Boston, Massachusetts.
Purpose:
The purpose of this research review was to create practical guidelines for the primary care practitioner in comforting, counseling, and educating bereaved parents and their significant supporters.
Data Sources:
The authors used an extensive review of the literature for original research reports of bereaved parents' self-identified needs for comfort from their friends, family, and healthcare practitioners. Insight gained from the authors' clinical work with bereaved parents added further understanding.
Conclusions:
Parents express strong preferences and needs regarding support from both social relationships and healthcare personnel. Specific guidelines were created for use by both friends/family members and health professionals.
Implications For Practice:
Nurse practitioners have an important role in supporting bereaved parents, and educating their friends and family on the most helpful behaviors during this painful time.
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