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Indicators Of Ambiguous Loss In Families With Traumatic Brain Injured Members, Mynda Ohs
Indicators Of Ambiguous Loss In Families With Traumatic Brain Injured Members, Mynda Ohs
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People who have encountered medical traumas can experience significant changes in their lives. As a result, the family members become caregivers and experience increased stress and ambiguous losses (AL). These losses are often unacknowledged even by the family and cause significant distress. It is important that the family acknowledge these losses and allow themselves time to grieve and adapt to the changes in their lives. While it is widely known that caregivers experience this stress, and programs exist to help support these families, there is less known about the effectiveness of these programs. This study has been designed to explore …