who is margareth a. hainsworth?what was her contribution in nursing?

Answer 1

Margaret A. Hainsworth Ph.D., R.N.C., C.S
Professor Emerita of Nursing
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Chronic sorrow
Grief and loss
Psychosocial aspects of long-term care
Chronic sorrow is the presence of pervasive grief-related feelings that have been found to occur periodically throughout the lives of individuals with chronic health conditions, their family caregivers, and the bereaved. These feelings emerge in response to an ongoing disparity that results from the loss of the anticipated "normal" lifestyle of these persons. Circumstances and situations shown to trigger chronic sorrow in a variety of these populations are defined. Similarities and differences of the trigger events among groups and the implications for family nursing practice are discussed. Support that has been identified as helpful when life circumstances evoke chronic sorrow is described.

Answer 2

She is also connected with Georgene Eakes and Mary Lieman Burke who helped develop the theory of chronic sorrow for nursing care. Although they were not the first ones to develop the actual theory they were the group to bring it to light, further develop the theory, and make sure it was well documented. Hope this helps and God Bless