A Baverstock1, F Finlay. 1. Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, UK. annabav@hotmail.com
Abstract
AIM: To investigate the emotional reactions of registrars following the death of a child. METHODS: A multicentre study to determine the sources of support for registrars and the use of debriefing following a child's death. A questionnaire was sent or given to registrars within the South West Region. RESULTS: There was a 75% response rate; 71% of registrars felt they had initial support but limited ongoing support and 69% of registrars supported junior colleagues. There was debriefing in 31% of cases. CONCLUSIONS: More accessible and constructive support for staff needs to be developed following a patient's death.
AIM: To investigate the emotional reactions of registrars following the death of a child. METHODS: A multicentre study to determine the sources of support for registrars and the use of debriefing following a child's death. A questionnaire was sent or given to registrars within the South West Region. RESULTS: There was a 75% response rate; 71% of registrars felt they had initial support but limited ongoing support and 69% of registrars supported junior colleagues. There was debriefing in 31% of cases. CONCLUSIONS: More accessible and constructive support for staff needs to be developed following a patient's death.
Authors: Ellen M Redinbaugh; Amy M Sullivan; Susan D Block; Nina M Gadmer; Matthew Lakoma; Ann M Mitchell; Deborah Seltzer; Jennifer Wolford; Robert M Arnold Journal: BMJ Date: 2003-07-26
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