Death of a Child at Home or in Hospital: Experiences of Greek Mothers.

Papadatou, Danai; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ531997

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Publication Date: 1996

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Death of a Child at Home or in Hospital: Experiences of Greek Mothers.

Papadatou, Danai; And Others

Death Studies, v20 n3 p215-35 May-Jun 1996

Investigates experiences of Greek mothers who cared for a child dying of cancer. Highlighted some needs during the terminal period. Fifteen mothers were interviewed and both quantitative and qualitative procedures were used to analyze findings. Family networks played a significant role in supporting mother-child units, especially when death occurred at home. Discusses other findings. (KW)

Descriptors: Bereavement, Cancer, Children, Coping, Death, Experience, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Environment, Family Life, Grief, Hospitalized Children, Hospitals, Medical Services, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Sadness, Statistical Analysis, Terminal Illness

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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