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Healing Through Humanized Care: Lessons from a Patient-Centered Perinatal Loss Protocol
Rosana Caro-Costa1, José Manuel Alcaide-Leyva2,3, Lourdes García-Luque3
1Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, 14004 Córdoba, Spain.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 13, 2025
Summary
Nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Perinatal Care
- Bereavement Support
Background:
- Perinatal loss profoundly affects families and healthcare providers.
- Implementing new protocols for perinatal bereavement care presents unique challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nursing staff perceptions of a new perinatal bereavement care protocol.
- To identify barriers and facilitators to effective bereavement care implementation.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study utilizing focus group interviews.
- Purposive sampling of nursing staff from a gynecology unit.
- Thematic analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Varied nurse attitudes towards perinatal bereavement care were observed, ranging from empathy to avoidance.
- Key barriers included lack of training, insufficient emotional support, and practical protocol challenges.
- Suggested improvements involved communication training, a bereavement coordinator, and earlier psychological support.
Conclusions:
- Continuous education and emotional support are crucial for adopting perinatal bereavement protocols.
- Involving nurses in protocol development and addressing systemic issues can enhance care quality and staff well-being.
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