Disenfranchised Grief

Routledge eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Julia Tod
DOI: 10.4324/9781032695525-17
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Abstract

Disenfranchised grief refers to losses that are not socially acknowledged or supported, particularly affecting healthcare staff such as nurses who care for critically ill or dying patients. This form of grief can lead to emotional burden, burnout, and complicated grief, if unrecognised and unsupported. Addressing disenfranchised grief in clinical settings through empathetic leadership and targeted interventions is essential to support healthcare workers’ mental health and improve workforce retention.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Grief Bereavement and Mental Health Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Palliative and Oncologic Care

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
203–210
Publication date
3 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter