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Nurses' perceptions about bereavement care in critical care units: A qualitative study
Keh Kiong Ong1, Ying Bing Yong1, Yanika Kowitlawakul2
1Nursing Department, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
International Nursing Review
|August 19, 2023
Summary
Critical care nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Critical Care
- Bereavement Care
Background:
- Grief and bereavement are significant stressors with health implications.
- Critical care nurses are vital in supporting grieving families.
- Nurses' self-competence influences the quality of bereavement care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore critical care nurses' perceptions of bereavement nursing care.
- Investigate factors influencing care delivery in a Singapore tertiary hospital.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory descriptive qualitative study.
- 16 critical care nurses interviewed using semi-structured guides.
- Thematic analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Five themes emerged: family responses, holistic care, psychological impact, self-competence, and organizational dynamics.
- Nurses' self-competence and organizational policies significantly impact bereavement care.
- Identified key roles and challenges faced by nurses in bereavement care.
Conclusions:
- Nurses play a crucial role in bereavement care.
- Organizational support and training are essential for effective care.
- Recommendations for enhancing nursing support and care delivery.
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