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'Loss in the NICU: Sibling Matters' by Sanders, Robinson & Carter outlines a methodology including a scripted intervew and facial expression rating adapted from the Wong-Baker FACES pain scale
While the authors detail difficulty in accessing the full identified cohort for interview the study does highlight the lack of research on the impact of the loss of a child in the NICU on siblings and indicate avenues for further study.
Abstract for the study is available HERE and copies are available on request from the Irish Hospice Foundation Library