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Identifying Gaps in Grief and Bereavement Support: Insights from a Multi Methods Study
Deborah Forsythe1, Kate Davis1, Greg Sharplin1
1Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
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|March 29, 2025
Summary
Grief support models need improvement. This study identified gaps in current bereavement care, highlighting the need for better integration and accessibility, especially for diverse and rural populations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Psychology
Background:
- Grief is a natural response to loss, but some individuals need structured support for adjustment.
- Existing grief and bereavement services often lack integration and face navigation challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a statewide model for grief and bereavement support.
- To assess the costs and benefits associated with a proposed support model.
Main Methods:
- Desktop review of existing literature and services.
- Online survey to identify support gaps.
- Semi-structured interviews to understand unmet needs.
Main Results:
- Identified fragmented grief supports across general, community, and professional levels.
- Highlighted challenges in identifying and navigating available bereavement services.
- Revealed significant gaps in support for diverse and rural populations.
Conclusions:
- Existing grief support systems require enhanced integration and accessibility.
- Development of a grief-literate population and professional training are crucial.
- Addressing identified gaps is key for selecting or developing an effective statewide bereavement model.
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