Community (district) nurses (CN s) are well positioned to provide follow‐up home visits to
bereaved families and carers of their recently deceased palliative clients. An A ustralian …

This study explored the perceptions of bereavement support offered to clients and their
carers and family by community nurses (CN s) in three community health centres located in …

A review of the relevant literature failed to find material specifically related to the older
person's experience of bereavement visiting by community nurses. Since the community …

The role of the district nurse in bereavement support Background. District nurses are
frequently involved in the care of patients immediately prior to death and could therefore …

Community (district) nurses play a significant role in assisting and supporting bereaved
informal carers (family members and friends) of recently deceased clients of palliative care …

Patient death in intensive care units (ICUs) can be sudden and unexpected, leading to
emotionally charged situations and life-changing circumstances for family members. This …

To define the prevalence and correlates of grief-related symptoms among long-term care
staff who care for patients near the end of life, a cross-sectional survey was conducted at six …

Objective: Experiences of bereavement can be stressful and are frequently complicated by
emotional, familial, and financial issues. Some—though not all—caregivers may benefit from …

Care for the family and bereavement follow-up is considered part of good palliative practice.
Risk assessment schedules and recommended methods of follow-up are available but the …

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 …