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Table 4 Specification of the people/organisations who/that did not give support to the parents after the death of their child, as reported by the focus group participants

From: How do parents experience support after the death of their child?

Person/organisation who/that did not give support as perceived by the respondents

Number of participants who reported lack of support after the death of their child

Emotional

Instrumental

Informational

Health professionals

   

Preventive health care

2

1

0

Primary carea

5

1

0

Secondary careb

6

2

5

Maternity care outside the Hospital

1

2

1

Acute care outside the hospital

0

0

0

Mental health care

5

0

0

Other professionals

   

Funeral service

1

1

1

(Pre)school-related care

1

0

0

Work-related care

3

1

0

Informal network

   

Partner

0

0

0

Family

8

0

0

Social network

4

0

0

Support groups

0

0

1

Otherc

11

9

7

  1. aPrimary care: general practitioner, social worker and home care nurse
  2. bSecondary care: paediatrician, gynaecologist, other medical specialist, nurse, personnel of the Accident and Emergency department
  3. cOther: media, photographer and persons not specified by parents