Compassionate Care for Parents Experiencing Miscarriage in the Emergency Department: A Situation-Specific Theory

Tina Emond; Francine de Montigny; Jessica Webster; Sabrina Zeghiche; Mylène Bossé

doi:10.1097/ANS.0000000000000493

Compassionate Care for Parents Experiencing Miscarriage in the Emergency Department: A Situation-Specific Theory

ANS Adv Nurs Sci. 2023 Apr 20. doi: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000493. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Tina Emond¹, Francine de Montigny, Jessica Webster, Sabrina Zeghiche, Mylène Bossé

Affiliation

¹ Faculty of Nursing, Université de Moncton, Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada (Dr Emond); Faculty of Nursing, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Québec, Canada (Dr de Montigny); Faculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada (Ms Webster); Department of Social Work, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Québec, Canada (Dr Zeghiche); and Emergency/ICU Department, Edmundston Regional Hospital, Vitalité Health Network, Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada (Ms Bossé).

PMID: 36928273
DOI: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000493

Abstract

In many countries, parents experiencing miscarriage seek treatment in the emergency department (ED). Parents frequently report dissatisfaction with ED care, while nurses report not knowing how to provide optimal care. This article describes the development of a situation-specific theory, Compassionate care for parents experiencing miscarriage in the ED , based on 4 concepts (change trigger, transition properties, conditions of change, and interventions). This theory evolved from a comprehensive review of the literature, 2 empirical studies, Transitions Theory, and collaborative efforts of an experienced team. The detailed theory development process facilitates its integration in practice and supports new theory development.