September 10, 2025BMJ OpenOpen Access

Parental grief following infant death in the NICU: a longitudinal mixed-methods exploration of parental experiences and influencing factors

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Longitudinal mixed-methods analysis reveals stages of grief in NICU parents, highlighting care satisfaction and influencing factors.

Parents experienced active grief without complications, reflecting resilience over time.
Assessment using the Perinatal Grief Scale showed stages of grief revealed key influencing factors on parental coping.
Qualitative insights from interviews highlighted important elements, such as communication with healthcare providers.
Understanding these stages aids NICU professionals in providing targeted support for grieving families.

Alonso-Prieto et al. (2025) studied this question.

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