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[Reaction to mourning in elderly subjects].

D De Leo, A Caneva

    Minerva Psichiatrica
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Mourning can impact psychophysical health, with some cases becoming pathological. The elderly are particularly vulnerable to the psycho-physical consequences of loss and deprivation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Gerontology
    • Psychiatry

    Context:

    • Mourning is a complex process with varying outcomes, ranging from adaptive to pathological.
    • The elderly population faces heightened vulnerability to the adverse psychophysical effects of loss and bereavement.
    • Existing psychophysical precariousness in older adults can exacerbate the impact of grief.

    Purpose:

    • To explore the intricate relationship between reactions to loss and subsequent psychophysical consequences.
    • To identify risk factors contributing to pathological mourning, particularly in the elderly.
    • To understand the interplay of personal, social, and biological variables in grief trajectories.

    Summary:

    • While most mourning resolves adaptively, some individuals experience significant psychophysical alterations.
    • Pathological mourning increases risks of morbidity and necessitates individualized assessment of risk factors.
    • The elderly are disproportionately affected by loss, experiencing amplified psychophysical challenges due to pre-existing vulnerabilities.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the need for tailored interventions for individuals experiencing complicated grief.
    • Emphasizes the importance of considering geriatric-specific factors in bereavement care.
    • Informs clinical practice and research on the long-term psychophysical health outcomes of loss in vulnerable populations.

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