Background Research suggests that there may be bereavement experiences and support
needs which are specific to family caregivers providing end of life care (EoLC), although this …

Background Family caregiving in the context of advanced disease in particular, can be
physically and emotionally taxing. Caregivers can subsequently face bereavement …

Background The aim of the current study is to determine the effects of caregiving on
bereavement outcome. The study will address two important gaps in the research …

Objective: Conducting research with the bereaved presents an immediate ethical challenge,
as they are undoubtedly a vulnerable group, associated with high levels of distress and …

Background One essential element of research is the successful recruitment of participants.
However, concerns are obvious regarding the ethical implications of involving terminally ill …

Family caregivers are the primary caregivers of family members over the course of illness.
Some caregivers exhibit elevated levels of distress following the death of the person for …

Background This paper builds on findings from phase one of a participatory action research
study, which investigated support for family carers at the end of life in an acute hospital …

Caregivers experience multiple losses during the downhill trajectory of a loved one's
terminal illness. Using mixed methods, this two-stage study explored caregiver grief during a …

Context Many family caregivers are not prepared for the death of their family member or
friend. Palliative care services tend to emphasize the patients' preparation for death rather …

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 …