The Effect of Group Counseling on the Frequency of Grief Reported by Infertile Couples

Lukse, Michelle Prince

doi:10.1111/j.1552-6909.1985.tb02804.x

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“…These factors may contribute to differences in level of stress, appraisal, coping, and emotional health. Previous research indicates that men involved in infertility care may experience more emotional upheaval than they will admit (Luske, 1985). The possibility of significant differences in data exists for the five husbands who declined to participate in the study.…”

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confidence: 96%

Appraisal, Coping, and Emotional Health of Infertile Couples Undergoing Donor Artificial Insemination

Prattke

Gass-Sternas

1993

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

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Section: Limitationsmentioning

confidence: 96%

Appraisal, Coping, and Emotional Health of Infertile Couples Undergoing Donor Artificial Insemination

Prattke

Gass-Sternas

1993

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

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“…In general, however, it was clear that grief may be preceded by any situation in which there is a perceived loss, including separation from any object of attachment whether another person or pet, an abstract personal need, or a physical object in which an individual has invested interest or importance, or the anticipation of such loss. Examples of loss that were found with less frequency included divorce, menopause, loss of an idealized child in association with birth defects or infertility, and retirement or other loss of employment (Beckendorf, 1987;Clark, 1984b;Jillings, 1985;Lukse, 1985).…”

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The concept of grief: A foundation for nursing research and practice

Cowles

Rodgers

1991

Research in Nursing & Health

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In spite of the significance of grief as a human response, research to expand knowledge of this phenomenon has been impeded by the existence of a conceptual problem. In this study, a comprehensive and systematic review of both current and classic literature concerning grief was conducted within the disciplines of nursing and medicine. Findings contributed to the definition of grief as a pervasive, highly individualized, dynamic process that often is discussed normatively within professional disciplines. This definition provides not only a synthesis of knowledge concerning grief but a reconceptualization that can promote efforts to clarify this important concept for nursing.

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“…Equally, intrusive medical procedures and great cost are thought to contribute, as well as outside pressures on couples to conceive (Wright et al, 1989). In attempting to evaluate the effect of counselling on the outcome of infertility treatment, some studies have addressed the issue by a non-controlled, nonspecific approach, suggesting benefits to couples undergoing counselling (Rosenfeld and Mitchell, 1979;Lukse, 1985;Sarrel and Decherney, 1985).…”

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Ethics and society: Review of the organized support network for infertility patients in licensed units in the UK

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In acknowledging that 'counselling is generally recognized as beneficial', the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) Code of Practice requires that all infertility units provide counselling facilities to be available for patients. In this study, we intended to evaluate the support and counselling services made available by the licensed units in the UK. A questionnaire consisting of 30 questions was designed and sent to every licensed treatment unit in the UK. The data were coded on a nominal scale and, using a data entry program, loaded onto a computer. Using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program, a non-parametric frequency analysis was performed. Associations were examined with cross-tabulations and chi 2 analysis. A total of 62 units (61.4%) responded to the questionnaire, from both the private and National Health Service sectors. Of these, 95% have their own counsellor, most of whom (84%) practised on the premises. One-third of these counsellors had a dual role, mainly as nurses, social workers or in administration; 98.6% were trained in counselling, with only 28% having either the Certificate or Diploma in Counselling. One-third (32.2%) of centres charged for counselling, with only 13 units indicating their charges. The majority of centres (78.8%) do not actively follow-up patients after counselling and one-quarter (25.5%) did not have a specific counselling room. Over two-thirds (68.4%) of centres described their support network as adequate. The results of this survey suggest that, although the requirements of the HFEA Code of Practice are being adhered to reasonably well, overall patient uptake of counselling is low.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

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The Effect of Group Counseling on the Frequency of Grief Reported by Infertile Couples

Cited by 23 publications

References 10 publications

Appraisal, Coping, and Emotional Health of Infertile Couples Undergoing Donor Artificial Insemination

Appraisal, Coping, and Emotional Health of Infertile Couples Undergoing Donor Artificial Insemination

The concept of grief: A foundation for nursing research and practice

Ethics and society: Review of the organized support network for infertility patients in licensed units in the UK

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