'In a book that is replete with illustrative case studies, Linda Machin draws together the
findings of a wide range of psychological and sociological theory and research in order to …

• Bereavement is also influenced by social factors, such as the age of the mourner, the
circumstances of the death, the social background of the bereaved and the extent to which …

Grief is a life changing and universal experience, expressed through individual sets of
responses and behaviours. Society and health workers' interpretation and beliefs regarding …

There is substantial evidence that bereavement is associated with risks to health and well-
being. However, experiences vary; while most people suffer intense grief after a significant …

Objective A systematic review and qualitative synthesis was undertaken to deduce the
knowledge, attitudes, skills and training of mental health professionals regarding …

Objectives Hospitals are the most common place of death in Australia. Bereavement care is
recognised by national standards as being central to providing high-quality care at the end …

Bereavement and grief are natural processes and the majority of people find their way
through their loss. However, a small minority may benefit from professional assistance and a …

If you are reading this as a health care professional, then you may already have considered
a need to engage with and enhance care for the bereaved. You may, on the other hand, just …

For the most part, neither bereavement practitioners nor bereavement researchers take
seriously the wisdom, knowledge, expertise, and experience of the other. This article …

Abstract In the United States alone, about 10 million persons are newly bereaved each year.
Most do not require professional intervention or treatment, but many can benefit from …