The aim of this research was to explore health professionals' perceptions of bereavement support surrounding the loss of a child. Semi-structured interviews were held with 10 health professionals including doctors, nurses and social workers who were directly involved in the care of the dying child and family in 7 cases of paediatric death. The results showed that coping emerged as peer support, personal coping strategies, family support, physical impact of support and spiritual beliefs. The research also revealed health professionals' perceptions of their support provision.
Forster, E. & Hafiz, A. 2015. Paediatric death and dying: exploring coping strategies of health professionals and perceptions of support provision. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 21 (6) pp 294 - 300.
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