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Yoojung Kim1, Carmen G Loiselle1,2,3

  • 1Division of Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada.

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The Living with Loss bereavement program significantly increased hope in participants who lost a loved one to cancer. Qualitative data revealed enhanced community and a preference for in-person delivery.

Keywords:
bereavementcancercommunity-basedmixed-methodssupport program

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Area of Science:

  • Bereavement studies
  • Psychological support interventions
  • Cancer survivorship research

Background:

  • Grief after cancer loss presents unique challenges.
  • Community-based programs can offer vital support.
  • The Living with Loss program targets recent cancer bereavement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate participant experiences in the Living with Loss program.
  • To assess changes in hope and coping levels pre- and post-intervention.
  • To identify participant preferences for program delivery format.

Main Methods:

  • Pilot study with 11 participants.
  • Pre- and post-intervention self-report e-questionnaires (Hope Herth Index, Brief Cope Scale).
  • Semi-structured interviews at three time points; thematic analysis of qualitative data.

Main Results:

  • Significant increase in total hope scores post-program.
  • No significant changes observed in coping subscales.
  • Qualitative themes: program benefits for grief, enhanced community, and in-person vs. virtual delivery preferences.

Conclusions:

  • The Living with Loss program demonstrates relevance and benefit for bereaved individuals.
  • Findings inform program adjustments to meet participant needs.
  • Further research can refine bereavement support delivery.