Should paediatric units have bereavement support posts?. Issue 1 (1st July 2002)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jennings, P
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 87:Issue 1(2002)
• Page Start: 40
• Page End: 42
• Publication Date: 2002-07-01
• Subjects: bereavement -- staff support; A&E, accident and emergency -- CBT, Child Bereavement Trust; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.87.1.40
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Eight bereavement support posts in paediatrics and maternity were established using the experience of the Child Bereavement Trust (CBT). Evaluation showed that staff welcomed the informal support and teaching for themselves, as well as support for families; 67% of staff who returned questionnaires felt care for bereaved families had improved as a result of the posts. Many felt that there had been a positive effect on staff retention and stress levels.