Experiences with perinatal loss from the health professionals’ perspective

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

Sonia María Pastor Montero²  José Manuel Romero Sánchez¹  César Hueso Montoro¹  Manuel Lillo Crespo¹  Ana Gema Vacas Jaén¹  María Belén Rodríguez Tirado¹ 

[1] ,Universidad de Alicante,Spain

关键词: Fetal Death;    Grief;    Professional Competence;    Attitude to Death;    Morte Fetal;    Pesar;    Competência Profissional;    Atitude Frente a Morte;    Muerte Fetal;    Pena;    Competencia Profesional;    Actitud Frente a la Muerte;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0104-11692011000600018

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The purpose of this paper is to know the experience of health professionals in situations of perinatal death and grief and to describe their action strategies in the management of perinatal loss. A qualitative study with a phenomenological approach was carried out through interviews conducted with 19 professionals. Three thematic categories were identified: Healthcare practice, feelings aroused by perinatal loss and meaning and beliefs about perinatal loss and grief. The results revealed that the lack of knowledge and skills to deal with perinatal loss are identified as the main reason behind unsuitable attitudes that are usually adopted in these situations. This generates anxiety, helplessness and frustration that compromise professional competency. The conclusion reached is that the promotion of training programs to acquire knowledge, skills and abilities in management of perinatal bereavement and the development of a clinical practice guideline for perinatal loss are necessary.

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