The unique grief of grandparents
Title
The unique grief of grandparents
Creator
Cole E
Identifier
Publisher
Nursing Standard
Date
2018
Subject
Bereavement; Family Centered Care; Grandparents; Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome; Infant; Infant Death -- Psychosocial Factors; Male; Nursing Practice; Pediatric Nursing
Description
Nurses are looking beyond parents to provide bereavement support for the wider family
Nurse consultant Michael Tatterton’s research revealed that when a child with a life-limiting condition dies, the grandparents’ ‘unique footprint of grief’ is often overlooked. The hospice where he conducted his PhD study has changed how it supports grandparents to reduce their isolation and allow them to grieve.
Nurse consultant Michael Tatterton’s research revealed that when a child with a life-limiting condition dies, the grandparents’ ‘unique footprint of grief’ is often overlooked. The hospice where he conducted his PhD study has changed how it supports grandparents to reduce their isolation and allow them to grieve.
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Citation List Month
June 2018 List
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Collection
Citation
Cole E, “The unique grief of grandparents,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 24, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/15169.