Desired Care for Perinatal Bereavement
Meeting the Needs of Mothers After Discharge From the Hospital—a Qualitative Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13775781 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Giti Atashsokhan (0000-0002-8561-8488, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences), Maryam Farjamfar (0009-0005-3126-8661, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences), Ahmad Khosravi (0000-0002-1106-3782, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences), Mahboobe Taher (0000-0003-1320-3643, Department of Psychology, Shahrood Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrood, Iran), Afsaneh Keramat (0000-0002-8728-7790, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, corresponding author), Maryam Ghorbani (0000-0003-3946-7479, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 61 |
| Pages | 469580231223763-469580231223763 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0046-9580 • E-ISSN: 1945-7243 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00469580231223763 |
| PMID | 38339829 |
| OpenAlex | W4391724897 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 37 |
This study aimed to investigate the understanding and experiences of mothers who have suffered perinatal loss regarding their needs after being discharged from the hospital. Data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face and telephone interviews using purposive sampling with maximum diversity. The sample included 15 mothers and 6 midwives who had experienced fetal loss and perinatal bereavement. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Conventional content analysis was used to analyze the data. Sampling was conducted from July 2022 to March 2023, continuing until data saturation was reached. The study identified 2 main categories of needs for mothers who have experienced perinatal loss: continuous healthcare (including the Comprehensive Mother Tracking System, provision of psychological welfare, and educational needs) and provision of a support network, including "spouse and family support" and "peer and colleague support." The primary theme of this study was "Deliberating Care for Grieving Mothers." The study results indicate that mothers who experience perinatal loss require continuity of care after being discharged. Psychological screening and counseling support are essential for both parents. Considering the significant impact of spousal, familial, and community support on an individual's life, it is crucial to prepare the community to comprehend and embrace grieving parents
Aunt · Content analysis · Family medicine · Family support · Nonprobability sampling · Population · Qualitative research · Social support · Spouse · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions · Medicine · Nursing · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |