The desirability of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Clinician-Led Bereavement Screening and Support Program for Family Members of ICU Decedents (ICU Bereave)

Family members’ lived experiences of everyday life after intensive care treatment of a loved one: a phenomenological hermeneutical study

“…() and Downar et al . (), despite ICU nurses and physicians having the relevant knowledge and skills to (Kock et al . ).…”

Nurses’ experiences of caring for the suddenly bereaved in adult acute and critical care settings, and the provision of person-centred care: A qualitative study

“…The study findings infer that wellbeing may be enhanced by the provision of immediate and longer-term support. The satisfaction to be gained from further contact could be mutually felt through a programme of follow-up with bereaved families (Downar et al, 2014;Rodger et al, 2006;Williams et al, 2003). Likewise, debriefing sessions could help nurses to reflect on the feelings they experienced while caring for suddenly bereaved families and give closure to the events (Socorro et al, 2001).…”

Caring for the dying patient in the ICU – The past, the present and the future

“…Follow-up meetings after a loved one's death in an ICU are requested and wished for by bereaved families (Downar et al, 2014;van der Klink et al, 2010;Williams et al, 2003). To come back and visit the ICU and having a conversation with the staff that cared for the patient is an important service to improve family satisfaction with EOL care.…”