Death of a Child During the Pandemic: Experiences of Parents
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Death of a Child During the Pandemic: Experiences of ParentsPurpose
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 a. Parents whose child died between March 15, 2020 and present b. 30 days post child death c. Child age at death: Birth to 19 years d. Speaks English e. Any care setting (home, hospital, hospice care facility, long-term care) f. Parents who are 18 years or older