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Talking with children about death

D J Schonfeld

    Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
    |November 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    This article guides nurses on discussing death with children, covering developmental concepts and cognitive limitations. It offers strategies for supporting children and adolescents coping with loss or their own mortality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nursing
    • Child Psychology
    • Thanatology

    Background:

    • Nurses frequently address children's questions about death.
    • Guidance is needed for parents and educators on discussing death with children.
    • Understanding children's developmental stages is crucial for effective communication.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review concepts children need to understand death.
    • To examine cognitive limitations affecting children's interpretation of death.
    • To provide nurses with strategies for assisting children facing death.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on child development and grief.
    • Analysis of cognitive factors influencing children's understanding of death.
    • Synthesis of nursing interventions for pediatric bereavement.

    Main Results:

    • Children's understanding of death is age-dependent.
    • Cognitive limitations can lead to guilt and misinterpretation.
    • Nurses play a vital role in supporting grieving children and adolescents.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses require specific knowledge to address pediatric death and grief.
    • Tailored communication strategies are essential for different age groups.
    • Addressing the needs of healthcare providers is critical for effective support.

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