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Sibling bereavement and grief responses

C L Walker1

  • 1School of Nursing, San Diego State University, CA 92182-0254.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Sibling bereavement is a difficult process, but research suggests children may mature from the experience. This review summarizes sibling grief literature and nursing considerations.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Pediatrics
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Child death significantly impacts surviving siblings.
  • Early research indicated high risk for psychopathology in bereaved siblings.
  • Later studies suggest potential for growth and maturation despite grief's difficulty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize existing literature on sibling bereavement and grief.
  • To identify and discuss nursing implications for supporting grieving siblings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis.
  • Analysis of research findings on sibling grief outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Sibling grief is emotionally challenging.
  • Surviving siblings may experience personal growth and maturation.
  • Evidence supports both negative and positive outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Sibling bereavement is a complex process with varied outcomes.
  • Nurses play a crucial role in supporting children experiencing sibling loss.
  • Further research can refine nursing interventions for bereaved siblings.

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