TY - JOUR
T1 - Guidelines for the psychosocial and bereavement support of family caregivers of palliative care patients
AU - Hudson, Peter
AU - Remedios, Cheryl
AU - Zordan, Rachel
AU - Thomas, Kristina
AU - Clifton, Di
AU - Crewdson, Michael
AU - Hall, Christopher
AU - Trauer, Tom
AU - Bolleter, Amanda
AU - Clarke, David M
AU - Bauld, Catherine
AU - Hudson, Peter
PY - 2012/6/1
Y1 - 2012/6/1
N2 - Support for family caregivers, including bereavement follow-up, is a core function of palliative care. Many caregivers acknowledge positive aspects associated with the role; however a considerable proportion will experience poor psychological, social, financial, spiritual, and physical well-being and some will suffer from complicated grief. Many family caregivers have unmet needs and would like more information, preparation, and support to assist them in the caregiving role. There is a shortage of evidence-based strategies to guide health professionals in providing optimal support while the caregiver is providing care and after the patient's death.
AB - Support for family caregivers, including bereavement follow-up, is a core function of palliative care. Many caregivers acknowledge positive aspects associated with the role; however a considerable proportion will experience poor psychological, social, financial, spiritual, and physical well-being and some will suffer from complicated grief. Many family caregivers have unmet needs and would like more information, preparation, and support to assist them in the caregiving role. There is a shortage of evidence-based strategies to guide health professionals in providing optimal support while the caregiver is providing care and after the patient's death.
U2 - 10.1089/jpm.2011.0466
DO - 10.1089/jpm.2011.0466
M3 - Article
C2 - 22385026
VL - 15
SP - 696
EP - 702
JO - Journal of Palliative Medicine
JF - Journal of Palliative Medicine
IS - 6
ER -