Communication About Dying, Death, and Bereavement: A Systematic Review of Children's Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children's books have the potential to facilitate communication about death for children living with a serious illness and for children coping with the death of a loved one.

Objectives

This study examines the content of children's literature relevant to the topic of dying and death and identifies books providers can share with children and their families.

Design

A search of children's literature was conducted using four electronic databases and one additional search engine using the word "Death" or "Dying." Storybooks about dying, death, and bereavement published in English, French, or Spanish between 1995 and 2015 were included.

Measurements

Each book underwent content analysis by at least two independent reviewers. Strict PRISMA standard was follow

SUBMITTER: Arruda-Colli MNF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5704745 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature