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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Grief and loss significantly impact mental and physical health.
  • Traditional bereavement support services have limitations in reach and accessibility.
  • Online support groups present a scalable solution to extend grief support services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on online bereavement support groups over the past decade.
  • To identify opportunities and challenges in implementing online grief support.
  • To inform best practices for diverse populations in online bereavement care.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of research published in the last 10 years.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on online bereavement support group delivery.
  • Synthesis of findings related to opportunities, challenges, and best practices.

Main Results:

  • Online groups effectively extend support to isolated individuals and those with limited resources.
  • Key challenges include participant recruitment, technological access, privacy, and legal/ethical considerations.
  • Diverse populations (adolescents, older adults, rural communities) require tailored approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Online bereavement support groups are a viable and necessary extension of traditional services.
  • Addressing technological, ethical, and accessibility challenges is crucial for successful implementation.
  • Tailored strategies are essential to meet the unique needs of diverse user groups in online grief support.