Research article summary (published 29 Nov 2002):

[Experiences in bereavement care for caregivers]

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PURPOSE: To investigate the mental and physical changes of bereaved caregivers. METHODS: We had 5 patients under residential care (1 with prostate cancer, 3 with urinary bladder cancer and 1 bedridden patient without malignant disease) and one month and one year after their death, we visited their family to provide bereavement care. RESULTS: Before the patient's death, all caregivers were uneasy and confused. At the deathbed, all of them were filled with deep grief and prostration. One month later, unrest and fatigue were reduced, all had the satisfaction of having taken care of their patients. One year later, only grief persisted and prostration was deserved in one caregiver. CONCLUSION: We provided bereavement care to 5 caregivers. It is suggested that in some cases long-term bereavement care is necessary.

Author information

Author/s: Kondo, Fukuji (F); Hasegawa, Seiko (S); Mimuro, Akemi (A); Nakajima, Harumi (H); Toyoda, Yoshiko (Y); Uchida, Katsunori (K); Felicia, M W (MW); Francine, G (G);

Affiliation: Dept. of Urology, Kensei General Hospital.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Gan to kagaku ryoho. Cancer & chemotherapy (Gan To Kagaku Ryoho), published in Japan. (Language: jpn)

Reference: 2002-Dec; vol 29 Suppl 3 (issue ) : pp 547-50

Dates: Created 2003/01/22; Completed 2003/01/24; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 12536847, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Aged Bereavement Caregivers - psychology Family - psychology Female Home Care Services

Home Care Services Hospice Care Humans Male Middle Aged Social Support

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