| Autor: |
Maruyama, Nancy C., Atencio, Clarisa V. |
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Palliative & Supportive Care; 2008, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p43-49, 7p |
| Abstrakt: |
Objective:To assess the feasibility of an 8-week bereavement support group in a general hospital setting.Methods:We assessed grief and mood before and after an 8-week bereavement support group and compared dropouts to completers. Forty-seven participants filled out mood and grief questionnaires. Scores were compared with norms, then baseline and follow-up scores were analyzed by paired t tests. Fifteen dropouts' scores were compared with completers' baseline scores.Results:Participants' grief improved, as did depression in women but not men. Women dropouts scored significantly higher on Anger, Tension/Anxiety.Significance of results:Findings suggest men and women respond differently to bereavement groups. Bereaved individuals with high anger and tension may require interventions addressing their particular needs, with a focus on acceptance of negative emotions. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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