Parent/Family Bereavement Support Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cycle of grief and how does it differ between families?
A
Denial Anger Depression Bargaining Acceptance
some families go through the cycle faster than others
2
Q
How should immediate care after the death of a baby be carried out?
A
- STOP and Evaluate
- “Helicopter view” (take a step back)
=> Who needs to be here? What are we doing next? Do we need to inform the parents of anything?
3
Q
Who’s consent must be given before removing any interventions (ET tube, venflons)/ clothes of the baby?
A
Procurator Fiscal
4
Q
What can help to support the parents after a stillbirth or infant death?
A
- Express sympathy
- ALWAYS use baby’s name
- Allow parents to lead care
- Appropriate environment for bereavement
- Memory building
5
Q
What are the main complications of grief that can affect parents after a stillbirth or infant death?
A
- PTSD
- complicated grief
6
Q
What is incongruent grieving?
A
Mother and father grieving at different paces
- parents may be jealous of other families with children
- may cause avoidance of going out and meeting people to avoid talking about the event
7
Q
What support can be offered to parents whilst experiencing bereavement of their child?
A
- advice on taking baby home before funeral (cooling mattress used)
- memory building
- Memorial service at christmas time with other families in similar position
- Tree of tranquility - leaf placement
- Signposting to other charity support - SIMBA and Sands
- telephone support given
- home visits may be necessary initially
8
Q
How is counselling delivered to patients going through the bereavement of a child?
A
- person centred
- CBT
- Psychodynamic
- Complicated Grief therapy
