Family-centered care for the bereaved.
The death of a child is a severe and profound loss to all family members. The many tasks of the grieving process can be supported and facilitated by a bereavement program. The Whispers of Hope Bereavement Program at Duke University is a comprehensive, family-centered program providing periodic telephone contacts with a bereaved family, a series of letters containing grief education and support materials, and an annual Day of Remembrance for families and staff. A bereaved parent, clinical nurse specialist, and chaplain share program coordination at a cost per year of less than $20.00 per family. Program evaluation efforts to date suggest a high level of family satisfaction with the program.
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D000359:Aftercare; D001601:Bereavement; D002648:Child; D003643:Death; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012944:Social Support