Background: Bereavement support is a key component of palliative care, with different types
of support recommended according to need. Previous reviews have typically focused on …

Background Bereavement support is a core part of palliative care. However, the evidence
base is limited by a lack of consistency in the outcomes used to evaluate services and …

Purpose This meta‐analysis aimed to summarize and synthesize the effectiveness of
bereavement support for adult family caregivers in palliative care. Methods Meta‐analysis …

Background Standards for bereavement care propose that support should be matched to
risk and need. However, studies in many countries demonstrate that palliative care services …

Objective: This scoping literature review, through finding and assessing researched
bereavement service outcomes, sought to determine the state of bereavement services …

Background: Supporting people after bereavement is a priority area for many health
services. Investment in bereavement care must be supported by a rigorous evidence-base …

Background Despite abundant bereavement care options, consensus is lacking regarding
optimal care for bereaved persons. Methods We conducted a systematic review, searching …

The disturbing truth is that following the loss of someone significant in their lives, those who
struggle, those who may benefit from professional support the most, are often the ones who …

Background: There is a dearth of national and international data on the impact of social
support on physical, mental, and financial outcomes following bereavement. Methods: We …

Bereavement can be a distressing experience and the importance of bereavement support
has been recognised in policy and practice for many years. This rapid evidence assessment …