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This literature review aims to explore the impact of patient deaths on nursing staff in hospital settings.

Effects of patient death on nursing staff: a literature review

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This literature review aims to explore the impact of patient deaths on nursing staff in hospital settings.
Conducted a literature review using online databases CINAHL, Medline, and PsychInfo.
Limited search to articles published in English from peer-reviewed journals.
Identified themes related to the emotional impact of patient deaths on nursing staff.
Identified key themes including emotional impact, healthcare culture, and previous life experiences of staff.
Highlighted that support and education on grief theory are beneficial for coping.
Concluded that patient deaths affect nurses both professionally and personally.

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Literature review explores the emotional and professional impacts of patient deaths on nursing staff, suggesting coping strategies.

Wilson et al. (2011) studied this question.

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