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DOCN M94A1980
TI A psycho/social/spiritual response to staff bereavement: a memorial
gathering.
DT 9412
AU Bonnar A; Leeks K; Tsoukas C; Department of Pastoral Services, Montreal
General Hospital,; Quebec, Canada.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):408 (abstract no. PD0240). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370595
AB BACKGROUND: The alarming increase in mortality rates seen in the 2nd
decade of the AIDS epidemic has placed bereavement issues in the
forefront at centers caring for AIDS patients. OBJECTIVE. To develop a
psycho/social/spiritual model responding to death related issues and
staff bereavement. METHODS: The IDTC offers comprehensive HIV care at an
integrated single site and consists of a multidisciplinary team of 26
health care professionals caring for over 1000 HIV infected persons. The
annual mortality rate at the IDTC rose by 85% between 1992 and 1994.
Because of this, a 2 part bi-monthly memorial gathering was developed
through the collaboration of the chaplain, social worker and
psychiatrist. Part 1, was a thematic memorial service based upon broad
spiritual values. IDTC staff participated in choosing the music,
readings and use of symbols. Part 2, was a luncheon for staff and
families to facilitate interactions. Eight gatherings commemorated 113
patients. The purpose, structure and composition of the model is based
on this population. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: The memorial gathering,
expanded to encompass families and other hospital staff, experienced an
eleven fold increase in attendance and increased staff participation in
the service (N = 4 in 1992; N = 45 in 1994). Based upon the common
ground of grief, the gathering provided a safe place for IDTC staff to
share bereavement among colleagues/families. This is now an ongoing part
of the centre regular activities and has responded to other critical
needs: family isolation and HIV awareness/education. This program can
serve as a model to deal with bereavement in similar settings.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/MORTALITY/*THERAPY *Attitude to
Death *Bereavement Human HIV Infections/MORTALITY/*THERAPY *Pastoral
Care Patient Care Team Personnel, Hospital/*PSYCHOLOGY Quebec Social
Support MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).