© 2002 Archives of Disease in Childhood
REVIEW
Should paediatric units have bereavement support posts?
The Child Bereavement Trust, Aston House, High Street, West Wycombe, High Wycombe HP14 3AG, UK
Correspondence to:
Correspondence to:
Mrs P Jennings, Walnut Tree Cottage, The Row, Lane End, Bucks HP14 3JR, UK;
penny{at}jenningsresearch.fsnet.co.uk
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.
Keywords: bereavement; staff support
Abbreviations: A&E, accident and emergency; CBT, Child Bereavement Trust
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