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Matching bereavement services to level of need
1Springfield College, MA, USA.
The Hospice Journal
|October 18, 2000
Summary
Bereavement services are increasing but often lack risk assessment for complicated grief. This study reviews risk criteria and proposes a method to match services to individual needs for better adjustment.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Psychology
- Bereavement Studies
Background:
- The growth of hospice care in the U.S. has led to more bereavement services.
- Many services, like support groups, lack screening for complicated bereavement risk.
- Uncomplicated grief is normal, but identifying at-risk individuals is crucial for appropriate care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on risk criteria for complicated bereavement.
- To propose a method for assessing bereavement risk.
- To match bereavement services to the level of client need based on risk assessment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of risk criteria for complicated bereavement.
- Development of a risk assessment framework.
- Proposal for a service-matching protocol based on identified risk criteria.
Main Results:
- Identified key risk factors associated with complicated bereavement.
- Proposed a systematic approach to assess bereavement risk.
- Outlined a model for tailoring bereavement support to individual needs.
Conclusions:
- Standardized risk assessment is needed for bereavement services.
- Matching services to assessed risk can improve outcomes for individuals experiencing loss.
- Implementing a risk-based approach ensures appropriate support for complicated grief.