Loss and Bereavement

1. Understand the concepts related to loss, death, and grief/bereavementLoss, Death, Grief, Bereavement, Mourning2. Understand and recognize the grieving process and the types of grief and lossTypes of loss (objects, environment, etc.)Types of grief Factors influencing the grieving process 3.Recognize the common needs of the elderly person and the family experiencing bereavement or loss.The 6 Cs ApproachNeeds of the family4. Apply interventions that can assist/support the patient/family experiencing grief, bereavement, or loss.AssessmentNursing diagnosisPlanning (goals and outcomes)InterventionEvaluation 5. Identify emotional consequences of nursing patients in the final stages of the life Nurse’s experience with griefProfessional burnoutOwn experience  5. Identify emotional consequences of nursing patients in the final stages of the life