"Compassion in Mourning: The Crucial Role of Nursing in Grief Management"

Abstract: Nurses play a critical role in managing grief by providing emotional support, patient education, bereavement counseling, and ensuring continuity of care for grieving individuals and families. The nursing profession demands a compassionate and evidence-based approach to grief management, particularly in palliative care, end-of-life care, and critical care settings. This article explores the theoretical frameworks of grief, the role of nurses in managing different types of grief, intervention strategies, and self-care for nurses coping with grief-related stress. The paper also highlights the importance of integrating grief management into nursing education and clinical practice to improve patient and family outcomes.