Parents' lived experience of support through their neonate's end of life and grief journey: An interpretative phenomenology study.

Medical and pharmacological advancements have influenced the ability to treat acutely ill neonates. However, complications of prematurity mean that death is unpreventable in some cases. The aim of this study was to explore parents' lived experiences of end of life care and their perceptions of support needs during and following the death of their baby in neonatal intensive care units in the United Kingdom.

Using simulation as a learning experience in clinical teams to learn about palliative and end-of-life care: A literature review.

Simulation has been shown to improve the preparedness of practitioners in acute care. In this review, the authors evaluate using simulation to prepare practitioners to deliver palliative care in multidisciplinary teams. The Joanna Briggs Institute approach was used and seventeen studies selected.

How to apply for research ethics committee approval.

This article explores when and where ethical approval is required and how this should be undertaken.

OC13 - Parents' support needs during and following the death of their baby.

Unlabelled: Theme: Complex health care and chronic disease management.

Introduction: Support for bereaved parents after the death of a baby in the neonatal period is variable in the UK.

Aim: To explore parents' experiences and perceptions of support needs during and following the death of their baby.

Research essentials.

A literature review is a summary of the evidence, usually research literature, to answer a specific question ( Bettany-Saltikov 2012 ). The evidence arising from a literature search should be subject to a systematic evaluation of its quality and summary of key issues. A robust systematic review may be significant enough to warrant changes in practice.

Developing effective therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families.

It is imperative that nurses caring for children, young people and their families develop and maintain effective, trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationships that sit within the scope of professional boundaries. This relationship is the nurse's responsibility and should be positive and mutually acceptable to all stakeholders. A unique challenge for children's nurses is to address and prioritise the child's care needs, while meeting the needs of, and empowering, the family.