After care bereavement program

Every year, 200 to 250 patients suffer the sudden death of a loved one in the emergency department at Hartford Hospital. Many families are not prepared for the grief they will experience and are left to grieve their loss alone. Recognizing the needs of these families led to the development of the Tr...

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Published inCritical care nursing clinics of North America Vol. 7; no. 3; p. 519
Main Authors Coolican, M B, Pearce, T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1995
Subjects
Aftercare - organization & administration
Bereavement
Death, Sudden
Family - psychology
Humans
Models, Nursing
Nursing Records
Social Support
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Summary:Every year, 200 to 250 patients suffer the sudden death of a loved one in the emergency department at Hartford Hospital. Many families are not prepared for the grief they will experience and are left to grieve their loss alone. Recognizing the needs of these families led to the development of the Trauma Support After Care Program, which is described in this article.
ISSN:0899-5885
DOI:10.1016/S0899-5885(18)30380-0