Abstract
The impending death of a family member presents both a crisis and challenge to their family. Their family is required to adjust and adapt their roles and functions in light of the personal loss they are about to experience. Furthermore, family members attempt to make meaning of what they are experiencing so as to make some sense of order in what is perceived by many as a chaotic time. This chaotic time may also be referred to as a period of instability, change and re-defining for the family (Davies & Steele 2010). Adjusting, adapting and making meaning of this personal loss frequently requires professional support.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Palliative Care Nursing: a Guide to Practice |
| Editors | Margaret (Margaret M.) O'Connor, Susan Lee, Sanchia Aranda |
| Place of Publication | North Melbourne, Vic. |
| Publisher | Ausmed |
| Pages | 257-269 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780980366211 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- families
- death and dying
- coping mechanisms
- interventions
- palliative treatment
- nursing