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tra dobi vpogled v problematiko žalovanja, obenem pa ima orodje, ki jo us- 4. znanstvena in strokovna konferenca z mednarodno udeležbo 83
merja pri postopkih in aktivnostih.
Ključne besede: žalovanje, mrtvorojenost, perinatalna smrt, kakovost življenja
Introduction: Around a fifth of pregnancies worldwide ends in miscarriage, ec-
topic pregnancy or stillbirth. Women often do not show their feelings after
these events, they suppress them or do not talk about this lost. Unresolved
grief can affect many aspects of women physical and mental health in all stages
of life. Methods: The study included 108 women who had experienced perinatal
loss. All of them completed the Munich Grief Scale questionnaire and a ques-
tionnaire on demographic data. Results: Statistically significant differences in the
experience of grief were associated with gestational age of the child (p < 0.01),
the age of the mother (p < 0.05) and the time that has elapsed since the child’s
death (p< 0.01). In the clinical setting women judged dealing of health workers,
and reported more understanding and compassionate treatment at home. The
research was the basis for developing protocols with instructions for handling
a situation of stillbirth, focusing on mental well-being of the mother. Discus-
sion and Conclusions: The qualification of health professionals is very important.
They have first contact with the mother and at the same time influence to pre-
vent the pathological processes of bereavement. Based on careful planning of
health care and by using the protocol, nurse can gain an insight into the process
of bereavement, and also has a tool that focuses on procedures and activities.
Key words: grief, stillbirth, perinatal death, quality of life
merja pri postopkih in aktivnostih.
Ključne besede: žalovanje, mrtvorojenost, perinatalna smrt, kakovost življenja
Introduction: Around a fifth of pregnancies worldwide ends in miscarriage, ec-
topic pregnancy or stillbirth. Women often do not show their feelings after
these events, they suppress them or do not talk about this lost. Unresolved
grief can affect many aspects of women physical and mental health in all stages
of life. Methods: The study included 108 women who had experienced perinatal
loss. All of them completed the Munich Grief Scale questionnaire and a ques-
tionnaire on demographic data. Results: Statistically significant differences in the
experience of grief were associated with gestational age of the child (p < 0.01),
the age of the mother (p < 0.05) and the time that has elapsed since the child’s
death (p< 0.01). In the clinical setting women judged dealing of health workers,
and reported more understanding and compassionate treatment at home. The
research was the basis for developing protocols with instructions for handling
a situation of stillbirth, focusing on mental well-being of the mother. Discus-
sion and Conclusions: The qualification of health professionals is very important.
They have first contact with the mother and at the same time influence to pre-
vent the pathological processes of bereavement. Based on careful planning of
health care and by using the protocol, nurse can gain an insight into the process
of bereavement, and also has a tool that focuses on procedures and activities.
Key words: grief, stillbirth, perinatal death, quality of life
