Death of a Child During the Pandemic: Experiences of Parents

Official Title Death of a Child During the Pandemic: Experiences of Parents

Purpose

The purpose of this exploratory study with parents who have experienced the death of a minor child during the COVID-19 pandemic is to determine a) if it is worthwhile to recruit parents using an online platform; b) if it is suitable to be able to obtain the data of interest using an online platform; c) if parents find this type of recruitment and data collection strategy acceptable; and d) what the experiences of parents whose child died during the COVID-19 pandemic have been like.

Could this study be right for you?

The following are the eligibility criteria:

  • Inclusion:
    • Parents whose child died between March 15, 2020 and present
    • 30 days post child death
    • Child age at death: Birth to 19 years
    • Speaks English
    • Any care setting (home, hospital, hospice care facility, long-term care)
    • Parents who are 18 years or older

Age Range

18 and up