COVID-19 bereavement coping strategies for Family members who experience conflicts and ethical dilemas

Abstract

Introduction: The mourning is individual and singular, it develops according to the mourner's characteristics and circumstances of death. Objective: The objective was to present strategies for coping with bereavement without goodbyes for the family members in the face of conflicts and ethical dilemmas experienced in the loss of the being by COVID-19. Method: Narrative literature review study. The Bireme, Lilacs and Scielo databases and official documents were searched. Ten articles were selected. Results: We proceeded to establish strategies for coping with grief without goodbyes experienced by the family member in the loss of their loved one by COVID-19. The family member experiences conflicts and ethical dilemmas in the face of despair and frustration at being unable to part and as coping strategies, dialogue; care and respect for the principles of bioethics. Conclusion: This moment makes it possible to (re) think the experience of wakes at a distance that can cause changes in the care, empowerment, compassion and humanization of the people involved.