My story: implementing a grief and loss program in a remote village in Zambia
Williams, S.J.
Nursing Forum 43(4): 223-237
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-6473 PMID: 19076466 DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6198.2008.00116.xDocument Number: 205075
The purpose of this paper is to describe one nurse's experience in implementing a grief and loss program for caregivers, teachers, and guardians of orphans in a remote village in Zambia. Nursing professionals at a Texas university responded to the needs of this underserved community because of the high death rate caused by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The rewarding experience produced successful outcomes in terms of spiritual service, and continued efforts toward achieving social justice. Evaluation results proved that a distance approach to implementing grief and loss initiatives in Zambia is achievable.
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