Bereavement care. A role for nurses.
Bereavement care is an important, yet often forgotten, area of care. Evidence suggests that early and prompt interventions for high-risk individuals can facilitate grief and can minimize the adverse consequences of grief. Nurses can play a pivotal role in providing care to bereaved individuals. However, it is essential to have a thorough knowledge of the normal grief response, and a framework for assessment and management. This article provides fundamental information about the manifestations of grief, and offers information about appropriate nursing assessment and management for bereaved individuals.
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Lung Tumor Clinic, Philadelphia Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Pennsylvania.
D001601:Bereavement; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000592:standards*; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012380:Role