Preliminary evaluation of bereavement experiences in a hospice program.
The purpose of this study was to determine how the services of a bereavement program could be more helpful to survivors following the death of a spouse and/or significant other. Ninety-seven bereaved individuals were interviewed thirteen months after the death over a period of two years. The results of this pilot study revealed that most of the subjects were managing their lives and coping with their loss without undue stress. Overall, subjects were satisfied with the services of the hospice program and were experiencing recovery. Implications for further study and practice are discussed.
Longman
A J
AJ
Lindstrom
B
B
Clark
M
M
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001601:Bereavement; D003376:Counseling / Q000592:standards*; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006738:Hospices / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation