Nursing care for parents who have experienced fetal demise: integrative review

ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify scientific evidence regarding nursing care for parents who have experienced grief following fetal demise. Methods: an integrative review of original studies was conducted across six databases. The studies were classified according to the level of evidence. Results...

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Main Authors: Nycarla de Araújo Bezerra, Cibelle Nayara Sena dos Santos, Adrian Thaís Cardoso Santos Gomes da Silva, Francisca Márcia Pereira Linhares, Sheila Coelho Ramalho Vasconcelos Morais
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Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem 2024-03-01
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Online Access:http://revodonto.bvsalud.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672024000100304&lng=en&tlng=en
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author Nycarla de Araújo Bezerra
Cibelle Nayara Sena dos Santos
Adrian Thaís Cardoso Santos Gomes da Silva
Francisca Márcia Pereira Linhares
Sheila Coelho Ramalho Vasconcelos Morais
author_facet Nycarla de Araújo Bezerra
Cibelle Nayara Sena dos Santos
Adrian Thaís Cardoso Santos Gomes da Silva
Francisca Márcia Pereira Linhares
Sheila Coelho Ramalho Vasconcelos Morais
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description ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify scientific evidence regarding nursing care for parents who have experienced grief following fetal demise. Methods: an integrative review of original studies was conducted across six databases. The studies were classified according to the level of evidence. Results: the qualitative analysis of the nine studies comprising the sample involved thematic categories, exploring the impact of perinatal loss on families, inadequate communication by healthcare professionals, and the importance of a holistic approach in care. The role of the nurse is highlighted in making a positive contribution to the team, emphasizing participation in training and the provision of essential information. Final Considerations: grieving affects not only family dynamics but also the social environment, emphasizing the urgency of a more empathetic and comprehensive approach. Care should be holistic, going beyond technical nursing assistance, and addressing the biopsychosocial context of the parents.
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spelling doaj.art-886d70d11f3a402aab47c2c5da1d38b32024-03-19T07:32:37ZengAssociação Brasileira de EnfermagemRevista Brasileira de Enfermagem1984-04462024-03-0177110.1590/0034-7167-2022-0811Nursing care for parents who have experienced fetal demise: integrative reviewNycarla de Araújo Bezerrahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3639-5417Cibelle Nayara Sena dos Santoshttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1267-4777Adrian Thaís Cardoso Santos Gomes da Silvahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5394-6110Francisca Márcia Pereira Linhareshttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9778-5024Sheila Coelho Ramalho Vasconcelos Moraishttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9831-0338ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify scientific evidence regarding nursing care for parents who have experienced grief following fetal demise. Methods: an integrative review of original studies was conducted across six databases. The studies were classified according to the level of evidence. Results: the qualitative analysis of the nine studies comprising the sample involved thematic categories, exploring the impact of perinatal loss on families, inadequate communication by healthcare professionals, and the importance of a holistic approach in care. The role of the nurse is highlighted in making a positive contribution to the team, emphasizing participation in training and the provision of essential information. Final Considerations: grieving affects not only family dynamics but also the social environment, emphasizing the urgency of a more empathetic and comprehensive approach. Care should be holistic, going beyond technical nursing assistance, and addressing the biopsychosocial context of the parents.http://revodonto.bvsalud.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672024000100304&lng=en&tlng=enFetal DeathBereavementProfessional PracticeNursing CareReview
spellingShingle Nycarla de Araújo Bezerra
Cibelle Nayara Sena dos Santos
Adrian Thaís Cardoso Santos Gomes da Silva
Francisca Márcia Pereira Linhares
Sheila Coelho Ramalho Vasconcelos Morais
Nursing care for parents who have experienced fetal demise: integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Fetal Death
Bereavement
Professional Practice
Nursing Care
Review
title Nursing care for parents who have experienced fetal demise: integrative review
title_full Nursing care for parents who have experienced fetal demise: integrative review
title_fullStr Nursing care for parents who have experienced fetal demise: integrative review
title_full_unstemmed Nursing care for parents who have experienced fetal demise: integrative review
title_short Nursing care for parents who have experienced fetal demise: integrative review
title_sort nursing care for parents who have experienced fetal demise integrative review
topic Fetal Death
Bereavement
Professional Practice
Nursing Care
Review
url http://revodonto.bvsalud.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672024000100304&lng=en&tlng=en
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