Mid-life widows' narratives of support and non-support.
1. People who simply listened and did not try to give unsolicited advice or control the conversation were perceived by mid-life widows as "supportive listeners." 2. Nurses are in pivotal roles to educate and influence others about the grieving process. 3. Nurses can serve as advocates for widows in using, and teaching others to use, therapeutic communication. 4. Each widow's experience and grieving trajectory is unique.
Scannell-Desch
Elizabeth
E
Division of Nursing, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, New York 12550, USA. scannell@msmc.edu
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001362:Avoidance Learning; D001601:Bereavement; D003142:Communication; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D033062:Friends / Q000523:psychology*; D005655:Funeral Rites / Q000523:psychology; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006379:Helping Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007508:Irritable Mood; D008016:Life Change Events; D008875:Middle Aged; D033262:Narration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D012929:Psychological Distance; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D017805:Widowhood / Q000523:psychology*