Parents experience of using "cold" facilities at a children's hospice after the death of their baby: A qualitative study
Title
Parents experience of using "cold" facilities at a children's hospice after the death of their baby: A qualitative study
Creator
Norton EA; Mastroyannopoulou K; Rushworth I
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Death Studies
Date
2020
Subject
children; Cold cot; death; hospice; parent experience; qualitative study
Description
There is a growing movement in children's hospice care to offer families time with their baby after death through use of a "cold cot"; however, there is very limited research in this area. We interviewed seven parents (four mothers and three fathers). Our thematic analysis identified six themes: being able to care for my baby in a way that I never had, space and time to adjust to the loss, time as a family, having my baby close, creating memories, and awareness of societal perceptions. The authors conclude that these facilities provided memories, strengthened legacy, and were a valuable experience.
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Norton EA; Mastroyannopoulou K; Rushworth I, “Parents experience of using "cold" facilities at a children's hospice after the death of their baby: A qualitative study,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 25, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/17861.