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Methodology for Establishing a Community-Wide Life Laboratory for Capturing Unobtrusive and Continuous Remote Activity and Health Data
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Family lifeline.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|August 23, 2012
Summary
Bereavement care supports grieving individuals at increased risk of illness. Innovative hospice programs offer practical aid and emotional support to families during times of loss.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Bereavement Support
- Public Health
Background:
- Bereavement care is an under-funded component of palliative care.
- Grief following the loss of a loved one increases the risk of serious illness.
- Effective bereavement support is crucial for individual and family well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight innovative bereavement care initiatives.
- To demonstrate the impact of holistic support on grieving families.
- To advocate for increased funding and recognition of bereavement services.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative assessment of hospice programs.
- Case study of the Hospice of St. Francis.
- Description of unique patient and family support services.
Main Results:
- The Hospice of St. Francis offers 'life-changing' initiatives.
- Programs include practical support like cookery classes and therapeutic activities such as pony rides.
- These interventions aim to improve coping mechanisms and well-being during bereavement.
Conclusions:
- Innovative approaches in bereavement care can significantly benefit grieving families.
- Hospice initiatives demonstrate the potential for holistic support beyond end-of-life care.
- There is a need for greater investment in comprehensive bereavement services within palliative care frameworks.
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