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Transcripts were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis, adhering to the reflexive thematic analysis reporting guidelines (RTARG).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Setting\/Participants:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The study purposively sampled healthcare professionals (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200920) from medical, health, allied health, and social care disciplines. Participants were recruited within hospital, hospice, community, and disability settings in Ireland.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Four key themes were identified during the analysis: (1)\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Conversations with a Purpose<\/jats:italic>\n                      , (2)\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Being Receptive to Moments for Grief Talk<\/jats:italic>\n                      , (3)\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">It\u2019s the Parent\u2019s Story<\/jats:italic>\n                      , and (4)\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">A Skilled and Compassionate Workforce.<\/jats:italic>\n                      They represent how professionals purposefully engaged in loss and grief discussions, attuning to moments when parents were receptive to such discussions. Professionals emphasised the need to respect parents\u2019 autonomy in seeking and accepting grief support. Compassionate communication was central to these discussions.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study represents a foundational step in understanding how professionals approach discussions of loss and grief. The themes underscore the need for increased awareness among professionals to ensure grief support is available at the level of contact, as advocated by the public health model of bereavement support. 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