Question

Specify the impact of loss and grief on person, family or carers and staff members based on the following dimensions Dimension Impact(2) 7.1) Emotional 7.2) Cognitive 7.3) Behavioural 7.4) Physical

Answer 1

7. People grief about loss about loss of multiple things through out their lifetime it include loss of body

   function,,income,confidence,self esteem and friendship etc.

           The impact of loss and grief in following dimensions are

                      7.1) Emotional

                                    * Emotional feelings of person and family include

                                                * Fear.

                                                * Sorrow.

                                                * Anger.

                                                * Anxiety.

                                                * Loneliness.

                                                * Guilt.

                                                * Fatigue.

                                                * Helplessness.

                                                * Yearning.

                                                * Relief.

                       7.2) Cognitive

                                        * Changes occur in the thought process of both person and family members

                                          it include

                                                        * Decision making problems.

                                                        * Disbelief.

                                                        * Inability to concentrate on particular topic.

                                                        * Memory problems and confusion.

                                                        * Changes in perception.

                        7.3) Behavioral

                                    * Behavioural changes include

                                                        * Keep distance from people.

                                                        * Absentmindedness.

                                                        * Crying and loss of interest in regular life events.

                                                        * Decreased level of response.

                            7.4) Physical

                                          * Physical changes include

                                                       * Insomnia.

                                                       * Headache.

                                                       * Nausea and loss of appetite.

                                                       * Tightness in the chest and throat.

                                                       * Oversensitivity to noise.

                                                       * Feeling of chocking sensation and shortness of breath.

                                                       * Muscle weakness.

                                                       * Lack of energy.

                                                       * Dry mouth.

                                                       * Oversensitivity to noise.