Evaluation of bereavement anniversary cards.
The anniversary of a death is perceived as a difficult time by the majority of closely bereaved relatives and friends. Bereavement anniversary cards are supportive and useful in the context of wider follow-up. This study identified no strong predictors to indicate those for whom such a card would be inappropriate. Several recipients thought that the card solicited financial support for the hospice.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001601:Bereavement; D015709:Correspondence as Topic; D005260:Female; D006738:Hospices / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012944:Social Support