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S P Heiney¹, L Hasan, K Price

¹Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders of Richland Memorial, Children's Hospital of Richland Memorial, Columbia, SC 29203.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing

|December 1, 1993

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This study introduces a unique bereavement program offering support to both children

Area of Science:

Pediatric healthcare
Psychology
Grief counseling

Background:

Parental grief after child loss is recognized, but childhood grief, especially after losing a sibling or parent, is a newer concept.
Children's hospitals require specialized approaches to address grief in young patients and their families.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development and implementation of a novel bereavement program within a children's hospital setting.
To provide comprehensive support to both hospital staff and families experiencing loss.

Main Methods:

Development and implementation of a dual-support bereavement program.
Detailed description of data gathering, program goals, and phased implementation.
Outlined specific support components for both staff and families.

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Main Results:

Successfully developed and implemented a program offering bereavement support to both hospital staff and families.
Program components tailored to the unique needs of each group.

Conclusions:

The program's unique approach addresses the often-overlooked grief experienced by children and hospital staff.
Highlights the importance of integrated support systems in pediatric healthcare settings.
Discusses initial evaluation efforts and future implications for bereavement care.