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Title: | Parents' evaluation of support in Australian hospitals following stillbirth | Contributor(s): | Basile, Mel (author); Thorsteinsson, Einar B (author) | Publication Date: | 2015 | Open Access: | Yes | DOI: | 10.7717/peerj.1049 | Handle Link: | https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/17703 | Abstract: | The present study evaluated the level of support and satisfaction among parents of stillborn babies in Australian hospitals. One-hundred and eighty-nine mothers and fathers completed an online survey designed by the researcher based on the guidelines designed by the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand. Support was inconsistent with guidelines implemented on average only 55% of the time. Areas of support regarding creating memories, birth options and autopsy were most problematic. A significant positive correlation was found between support and satisfaction and there is indication that there has been some increase in support and satisfaction over time. There has been a significant increase in both support and satisfaction since the release of the guidelines in 2009. Creating memories was regarded by parents as the most influential to their grief. It is recommended that health professionals review guidelines and seek feedback from parents as to how they can improve the support they provide. | Publication Type: | Journal Article | Source of Publication: | PeerJ, v.3, p. 1-17 | Publisher: | PeerJ, Ltd | Place of Publication: | United Kingdom | ISSN: | 2167-8359 | Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: | 111710 Health Counselling 170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology 111708 Health and Community Services |
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020: | 420307 Health counselling 520302 Clinical psychology |
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: | 920209 Mental Health Services 920410 Mental Health |
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020: | 200305 Mental health services 200409 Mental health |
Peer Reviewed: | Yes | HERDC Category Description: | C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal |
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Appears in Collections: | Journal Article School of Psychology |
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