Grief encounters

Article Abstract:

A report from the UK Health and Safety Executive questions the value of debriefing procedures after an employee has undergone a traumatic experience in the course of their work. The report suggests that badly-managed debriefing could do more harm than good, and that it could cause, rather than prevent, post-traumatic stress disorder. The report also reveals that there is little evidence to support the effectiveness of debriefing procedures. The issue is of concern to nurses who have to deal with a range of traumatic situations, including patient violence and major disasters.

Reports, Prevention, Nurses, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Employee counseling

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Barrier grief

Article Abstract:

Undergoing treatment for tuberculosis in a negative pressure isolation room can make a patient feel as if they are being punished rather then cured. The negative feelings generated by isolation may cause the patient to become aggressive and uncooperative with those charged with providing care. Much of the distress could be alleviated by developing a more personal relationship between patient and nurses, allowing the patient to see the faces of nurses without a mask on and respecting the privacy of patients, despite the difficult circumstances.

Practice, Nursing, Hospital patients, Isolation (Hospital care), Patient isolation

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Seasons of grief

Article Abstract:

A mother, whose baby son was born with severe cerebral palsy and then died aged about 10 months, writes about the experience of caring for a very sick child and the support she received from the medical professionals she met. She has produced a booklet entitled, 'Special babies, Special Care' which gives help and information to other parents who may be in a similar situation. The booklet also talks about the feelings a parent may have, and aims to give them confidence to cope with the problems.

Personal narratives, Disabled children, Parents, Bereavement, Parents of disabled children

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