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Butterflies and Ribbons: Supporting Families Experiencing Perinatal Loss in Multiple Gestation.
- Source :
- Children; Aug2023, Vol. 10 Issue 8, p1407, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Introduction: In neonatology, multiple pregnancies are common. Unfortunately, it is not rare for one baby to die. Communication with parents in these circumstances has been demonstrated to be sub-optimal. Methods: Two educational programs were evaluated with pre- and post-course surveys, questionnaires administered to participants, and audits. Results: In the online Butterfly project (UK; n = 734 participants), all participants reported that the training exceeded or met their expectations, 97% reported they learned new skills, and 48% had already applied them. Participants expressed gratitude in their open-ended answers: "I feel a lot more confident in supporting parents in this situation". In the Ribbon project (workshop for neonatal clinicians, Quebec; n = 242), 97% were satisfied with the training and reported feeling more comfortable caring for bereaved parents. Knowledge improved pre–post training. Audits revealed that 100% of cases were identified on the incubator and the baby's/babies' admission card, all changed rooms after the death of their co-twin/triplet, and all had the name of their co-twin/triplet on the discharge summary. All clinicians (55) knew what the ribbon symbol meant when asked during surprise audits at the bedside. Conclusion: Different educational strategies to optimize communication with families after the perinatal loss of a co-twin are appreciated and have a positive impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22279067
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Children
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 170738680
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/children10081407