Kubler Ross theory

• Definition of grief

  An anguish experienced after a significant lost
• Pioneer?

  Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
• Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

  A swiss psychiatrist
• DABDA model

  1. Denial and isolation
  2. Anger
  3. Bargaining
  4. Depression
  5. Acceptance
• Denial and isolation

  Confusion
• What nurses supposed to do

  • Recognize the confusion
  • Balance patient right , reconcile information w/o interference
  • Recognize anger as natural response
• Significant

  Allow providers give Support and guidance
• Assist the patient to calm down (MALLH)

  1. Move
  2. Allow
  3. Listen
  4. Let
  5. Help