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Context Bereavement is an individuated, nuanced experience, and its expression is different for each parent who has cared for a dying child. Evidence highlights support is valuable to navigate this loss. Objectives To evaluate a Bereavement Support Program from the perspectives of both families and service providers. Methods A cross-sectional study design explored the experiences and perspectives of the benefits of various program components. Respondents were asked about accessing program components, their expectations, and parents were asked to rate the impact of program components on their grief on a scale from one, (no impact) to 100 (positive impact). Space for free text was provided throughout for additional feedback. Setting/ participants The survey was distributed through mailing lists of parents known to the service, referring service providers, and advertised in the program newsletter. Results One hundred two respondents completed the survey and provided detailed comments about their experiences. Most interactions and program components were reported helpful by both parents and service providers. Parents (N = 60) reported a positive impact on grief across all program compo

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Author

Alyson Gundry; Norah Elvidge; Leigh Donovan; Kristy Bunker; Anthony Herbert; Natalie Bradford

Publisher

Elsevier BV

Published

2023

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)