Grief and Bereavement

 Grief and Bereavement

Grief

Grief is defined as the reaction towards prolonged illness and sign of declining health.

Grief is usually caused by deterioration in the condition of health, illness or death of loved ones.

Bereavement

Bereavement is a state of mourning in which happens when the closed one dies due to any illness or environmental cause.

Mourning

To feel or expression of sorrow for someone's death.

Stages of Grief in the Paediatric Patient

1. Denial

This can't happen to me?

2. Anger

Why is this happening?

3. Bargaining

4. Depression 

Happens only after 15 years of age.

5. Acceptance

Sign and Symptoms of Grief and Bereavemeent

1. Excessive crying

2. Insomnia

3. Loss of appetite

4. Tempertentrum

5. Behaviour disorders

6. Loss of interest in studies and other curriculum activities

7. Decreased social involvement

Physical Sign

Psychological Sign

Social Sign

Nursing responsibilities for grief and Bereavemeent

1. Assess the condition of child every throughly.

2. Maintain effective communication with the child

3. Involve the caregivers in providing care of children.

4. Plan the diversional activities for the child

5. Make the child busy in certain other activities

6. Encourage the Pediatric patients to involves themselves in the playing therapy.

7. Be patient and calm while listening and communicate with child.