An exploration of the grief experiences of neonatal nurses: A focus group study |
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Authors: | Victoria J Kain |
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Institution: | 1. Gerencia del Área de Salud de La Palma, Servicio Canario de la Salud, La Palma, Spain;2. Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain;3. Unidad de Formación e Investigación en Cuidados, Gerencia de Atención Primaria, Servicio Canario de la Salud, Tenerife, Spain;4. Unidad de Investigación Clínico-Quirúrgica, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain;5. Grupo de investigación, Universidad de La Laguna “Cuidados al Final de la Vida (CUFINVIDA)”, Tenerife, Spain;1. Enfermera, Especialista en Cuidado Crítico Adulto, Magíster en Educación, Doctora en Enfermería, Facultad de Enfermería, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia;2. Enfermera, Especialista en Cuidado Crítico Pediátrico, Facultad de Enfermería, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia |
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Abstract: | AimTo explore the grief reactions of neonatal nurses caring for dying babies.MethodsThis study utilises a qualitative research design. Focus group methods explored neonatal nurses' beliefs, perceptions and experiences of death, dying, grief and loss associated with clinical practice in the neonatal intensive care unit. A deductive data analysis framework was employed to catalogue participant responses into corresponding constructs.ResultsData collected from the focus group interviews were aggregated in deductive analysis against three constructs: Acknowledgement of loss; recognition of the relationship; and inclusion of the griever.ConclusionThe findings from this research contribute to a definition of grief as a pervasive, highly individualized, dynamic process that often is discussed normatively within professional healthcare disciplines. Neonatal nurses routinely deal with grief and feelings of loss. It is important that a framework be developed to help understand the process and to guide appropriate interventions for ongoing support. |
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