ReviewInternational journal of nursing studies advances2026
Nurses' and midwives' experiences of supporting parents following perinatal bereavement: A qualitative systematic review.
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Abstract
Background: Perinatal loss is a significant global health issue that affects millions of families worldwide and represents a profound emotional challenge for both parents and healthcare professionals. Nurses and midwives play a key role in providing care and support to parents during this difficult period. However, many report feeling underprepared and inadequately supported when delivering perinatal bereavement care. Objectives: We sought to explore the experiences of nurses and midwives of supporting parents following perinatal loss, to examine the personal and professional impact of providing bereavement care on nurses and midwives, and to identify the key facilitators and challenges they encounter in this role. Design: A qualitative systematic review of the literature. Information sources: PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Medline, Scopus. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search, limited to English language publications, in the above databases from January 2015 to November 2025. Two reviewers independently performed study selection and data extraction and assessed methodological quality using the JBI Critical Appraisal Tool. The extracted data were then analyzed and synthesized using a thematic synthesis approach to identify patterns and generate comprehensive insights into the experiences of nurses and midwives providing bereavement care. Results: A total of 15 studies met the inclusion criteria. From these, we identified three major themes: (1) a caring role in supporting bereaved parents; (2) the impact of bereavement care on nurses and midwives; and (3) facilitators and barriers to providing bereavement care. Each main theme included several sub-themes. Conclusion: Perinatal loss had a profound impact on the psychological and physical well-being of nurses and midwives; a variety of coping strategies were used to navigate these challenges. Both bereavement care training and organisation support were seen as essential for them to prepare themselves. There
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