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[Psychosocial Care of Early Bereaved Parents - A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study at German Maternity Wards]

Silke Ingrisch1, Hendrik Berth2, Wolfram Schulze3

  • 1Fachbereich Soziale Arbeit, Hochschule RheinMain, Wiesbaden, Germany.

Zeitschrift Fur Geburtshilfe Und Neonatologie
|April 3, 2023
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Perinatal infant death support is better in larger hospitals. More staff support services also lead to more information for grieving parents, improving psychosocial care.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Psychology
  • Healthcare Management

Context:

  • Infant death post-birth causes significant parental psychological distress.
  • Compassionate obstetric care is crucial for preventing negative sequelae.
  • Psychosocial support is vital for families experiencing perinatal infant death.

Purpose:

  • To survey current psychosocial care practices for parents after perinatal infant death in German hospitals.
  • To investigate the relationship between hospital size and information services for parents.
  • To examine the link between hospital staff support and information services for bereaved parents.

Summary:

  • A quantitative, cross-sectional study surveyed 206 German hospitals.
  • Results show hospital size significantly positively influences the number of services for bereaved parents.
  • Staff support services also significantly positively correlate with increased information services for parents.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for enhanced training for clinical staff on perinatal infant death.
  • Recommends strengthening the doctor-patient relationship via Balint or supervision groups.
  • Advocates for promoting interdisciplinary collaboration for improved parental support.
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