What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to understand parental experiences in bereavement groups after losing a child.

March 30, 2026Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences0 citations

Bereavement Groups for Parents Who Have Lost a Child: A Qualitative Study of Parental Experiences in a Danish Context

MBM. Beck MMMalene Missel HBHeidi Bergenholz

Key Points

The study aims to understand parental experiences in bereavement groups after losing a child.
Conducted qualitative interviews with parents
Analyzed experiences in bereavement groups
Focused on existential discussions and emotional support
Parents found comfort in shared experiences
The groups fostered a sense of community
Existential aspects of loss were openly discussed and validated

Abstract

In a Scandinavian context, hospital-initiated bereavement groups may aspire to provide a shared space for parents to engage with existential aspects of loss. This study contributes to evolving understandings of best practices for bereavement support in regional paediatric palliative care programs.

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