Stages of Grief
Members of the same family experience varying different types and stages of grief, traverse through the stages at different levels of intensity, and require individual consideration in the care planning process.
Topic 1: Answer for both patient and family
Grief may manifest differently within the same family unit. Patient may have uncomplicated grief, while patient’s family may exhibit signs of disenfranchised grief. All types of grief should be identified and addressed throughout the disease process. This exercise prompts you to critically think about varying types and intensities of grief within one family unit. As this is part 1 of a two-part exercise, it is important that you consider each type and discuss what you might expect to see as you assess both patient and family.
Educate your peers on what sign(s) you might look for during your assessment of the patient AND family for the following types of grief:
Anticipatory: Patient
Anticipatory: Family
Uncomplicated: Patient
Uncomplicated: Family
Complicated: Patient
Complicated: Family
Disenfranchised: Patient
Disenfranchised: Family
Unresolved: Patient
Unresolved: Family
Topic 2: Discuss patient or family assessment findings from Topic 1. Utilizing the signs you assessed in Topic 1 for each type of grief, discuss how you plan to provide care for the patient and/or family member. Explain your plan for each type of grief; be sure to include the appropriate resources.
In APA 6th edition format, provide rationale, support with evidence, cite, and reference your sources.
