Korean J Rehabil Nurs.  2021 Dec;24(2):143-153. 10.7587/kjrehn.2021.143.

The Adaptation Processes of Family with Sudden Bereavement

• Kim HH

• KMID: 2524786
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7587/kjrehn.2021.143

Abstract

Purpose
This study was attempted to develop an entity theory about the sudden bereavement experience with the family by understanding and describing the semantic system of the adaptation experience of the family who experienced sudden bereavement.
Methods
Data were collected through in-depth interview with a purposive sampling of nine people who experienced sudden bereavement. Data analysis was in the stages of open coding, axis coding, and selection coding by applying the grounded theory method.
Results
As a result of this study, the core categories was 'Accepting loss and enduring life', the central phenomenon was 'Heartbreaking grief', the context was 'Guilty and regret', the action/interaction strategy were 'Immerse in the sorrow', 'Accepting reality', and the intervention condition was 'Supporting system'. As a result, the sudden bereavement experience presented 'A life to start again' and 'A difficult daily life to endure'.
Conclusion
Based on the results of this study, it can be seen that systematic and professional counseling strategies, multidisciplinary intervention programs and programs are urgently needed to care for the bereaved family members.

Keyword

Sudden bereavement; Adaptation; Qualitative research