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Predictors of Complicated Grief in Caregivers of Palliative Care Patients

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OMEGA-JOURNAL OF DEATH AND DYING
Volume -, Issue -, Pages -

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SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/00302228221133437

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complicated grief; prolonged grief; palliative care; end-of-life; bereavement; death; dying

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This study reviews 17 studies and identifies factors associated with complicated grief (CG), including intensity of anticipated grief, previous mental and physical health of the caregiver, social support, quality of patient care, communication at the end-of-life, preparation for death, spirituality, and sociodemographic factors.
Introduction: It is important to identify the factors s associated with complicated grief (CG) in order to prevent it. Objective: To determine the factors associated with CG in the end-of-life phase within the palliative care context. Method: The PRISMA model was followed for the review. We accessed the following databases: PUBMED, SCOPUS, and PsycoINFO, to review publications from 2006. Results: A total of 17 studies were obtained. A direct relationship between factors prior to bereavement and CG is established: intensity of anticipated grief, previous mental and physical health of the caregiver, social support; quality of patient care, communication at the end-of-life, preparation for death, spirituality, and sociodemographic factors. Conclusions: Previous mental health and level of anticipatory grief in the main caregiver are shown to be the most powerful predictors of CG. Patient age and quality of care are factors considered as strong predictors of CG in almost every study.

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