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<a href="http://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2019.01.034" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2019.01.034</a>
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Grief reactions and coping strategies of trainee doctors working in paediatric intensive care
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BJA: The British Journal of Anaesthesia
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2019
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Attitude of Health Personnel; pediatrics; Intensive Care Units; grief; Adaptation Psychological; attitude to death; physicians - psychosocial factors
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ffrench-O'Carroll R; Feeley T; Crowe S; Doherty E M
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Background: The death of a child can have significant emotional effects on doctors responsible for their care. Trainee doctors working in the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) may be particularly vulnerable. The aim of this study was to examine the emotional impact of, and grief reactions to, a child's death in PICU trainee doctors, along with coping strategies they used.Methods: In a prospective, cross-sectional, observational study, qualitative and quantitative data were recorded on anonymised, written questionnaires. Grief severity was assessed using the Texas Revised Inventory of Grief. Emotional impact was assessed using the shortened Impact of Event Scale. The BriefCOPE tool was used to assess coping strategies. Qualitative data was analysed using conventional content analysis. Data are presented as median (inter-quartile range) or number (%).Results: All invited trainee doctors (23 anaesthetists; 5 paediatricians) completed the questionnaire (age, 30 [29-34] yr; 13/28 [46%] female). Two (7%) doctors experienced severe grief (Texas Revised Inventory of Grief score <39), with five (18%) doctors severely affected by the deaths as measured by the Impact of Event Scale. Qualitative analysis revealed prominent themes of sadness, helplessness, guilt, shock, and concern for the bereaved family. There was limited use of coping strategies. Speaking with another trainee doctor was the principal coping strategy. Requests for debriefing sessions, greater psychological support and follow-up with the patient's family were frequently suggested.Conclusions: Paediatric deaths evoke significant grief and emotional reactions in a subset of PICU trainee doctors. Trainee PICU doctors highlighted a lack of professional support and tailored debriefs.
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<a href="http://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2019.01.034" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10.1016/j.bja.2019.01.034</a>
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2019
Adaptation Psychological
Attitude Of Health Personnel
Attitude To Death
August 2019 List
BJA: The British Journal of Anaesthesia
Crowe S
Doherty E M
Feeley T
ffrench-O'Carroll R
Grief
Intensive Care Units
Pediatrics
physicians - psychosocial factors