Table 4.
Details of included mixed data studies
| Authors and year of publication | Name of study | Population and country | Study type | Proportion of study results included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LK Calhoun [19] 1994 | Parents’ perceptions of nursing support following neonatal loss | Parents of infants dying in neonatal units | Questionnaire distributed by support group | 100% |
| N = 23 | ||||
| USA | ||||
| SN Covington and SK Theut [28] 1993 | Reactions to perinatal loss: a qualitative analysis of the National Maternal and Infant Health Survey | Mothers of infants dying perinatally | Postal questionnaire survey | 75% |
| N = 413 | ||||
| USA | ||||
| A Dent [47] 2000 | Support for families whose child dies suddenly from accident or illness. PhD Thesis | Parents of children dying suddenly | Postal questionnaire survey | Not applicable – PhD thesis |
| N = 72 | ||||
| United Kingdom | ||||
| K Dyregrov [54] 2002 | Assistance from local authorities versus survivors’ needs for support after suicide | Parents of children who committed suicide | Postal questionnaire survey with in-depth interviews for a sample of participants | 50% |
| N = 128 | ||||
| Norway | ||||
| HE McHaffie, PW Fowlie, R Hume, IA Laing, DJ Lloyd and AJ Lyon [41] 2001 | Consent to autopsy for neonates | Parents of infants dying on neonatal units | In-depth interviews with parents | 75% |
| N = 108 | ||||
| United Kingdom | ||||
| E Merlevede, D Spooren, H Henderick, G Portzky, W Buylaert, C Jannes, P Calle, M Van Staey, C De Rock, L Smeesters, et al. [17] 2004 | Perceptions, needs and mourning reactions of bereaved relatives confronted with a sudden unexpected death | Relatives of people dying suddenly | Structured interview and analysis of clinical records | 25% |
| N = 74 | ||||
| Belgium | ||||
| L Sterry and L Bathgate [35] 2011 | Scottish Cot Death Trust Project Report | Parents of infants dying of SIDS | Internet or postal questionnaire survey | 75% |
| N = 109 | ||||
| United Kingdom |