Bereavement risk screening: A pathway to psychosocial oncology care Journal Article
| Authors: | Roberts, K. E.; Jankauskaite, G.; Slivjak, E.; Rubin, L.; Schachter, S.; Stabler, S.; Wiener, L.; Prigerson, H. G.; Lichtenthal, W. G. |
| Article Title: | Bereavement risk screening: A pathway to psychosocial oncology care |
| Abstract: | Objective: This qualitative study sought to obtain feedback from stakeholder cancer caregivers and bereaved family members on the implementation of bereavement risk screening in oncology. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 38 family members of patients with advanced cancer (n = 12) and bereaved family members (n = 26) on when and how to effectively implement bereavement risk screening. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Many participants indicated that they would be open to completing a self-report screening measure before and after the patient's death. Several suggested screening at multiple timepoints and the importance of follow-up. Participants viewed screening as an opportunity to connect to psychosocial support. Conclusions: The findings suggest that family members appear supportive of sensitively approached bereavement risk screening before and after a patient's death as an important component of quality psychosocial care. To optimize implementation, bereavement risk screening would involve screening at multiple timepoints and include follow-up. Findings suggest standardized risk screening using a brief, validated self-report tool would be a pragmatic approach to increasing access to bereavement care. © 2020 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
| Keywords: | oncology; screening; psycho-oncology; bereavement; grief; palliative; family-centered care |
| Journal Title: | Psycho-Oncology |
| Volume: | 29 |
| Issue: | 12 |
| ISSN: | 1057-9249 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons |
| Date Published: | 2020-12-01 |
| Start Page: | 2041 |
| End Page: | 2047 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1002/pon.5526 |
| PUBMED: | 32840939 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC8284092 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 1 February 2021 -- Source: Scopus |
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