Evaluation of a Memory Book Intervention With Orphaned Children in South Africa

Authors

Barbara J. Braband
Tamara Faris
Kaye Wilson-Anderson, George Fox UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2014

Abstract

The purpose of this collaborative research study was to evaluate the use of the Memory Book intervention for orphaned children's grief and loss recovery. A qualitative phenomenological approach was implemented to evaluate the Memory Book intervention with orphaned children at two children's homes in South Africa. Study findings support the ability of children to work through loss and grief when they are assisted in preserving and telling their story. The Memory Book intervention assists children to chronicle their lives and demonstrates the potential to guide future interventions by care providers and nurses in this context.

Comments

Publisher Version: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2014.01.010

Recommended Citation

Braband, Barbara J.; Faris, Tamara; and Wilson-Anderson, Kaye, "Evaluation of a Memory Book Intervention With Orphaned Children in South Africa" (2014). Faculty Publications - College of Nursing. 39.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/sn_fac/39