title: Bereavement. Part 1: Theories of bereavement.
abstract: Bereavement is often accompanied by a deterioration in physical and emotional well-being. Nurses often find it difficult to deal with bereaved people, and avoid involvement with them. Understanding the bereavement process can help nurses to provide effective care and support for bereaved people.
authors.affiliation: Division of Nursing, School of Healthcare Studies, University of Leeds.
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Kendrick
mesh_terms: D000786:Anger; D001601:Bereavement; D003717:Denial, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D011582:Psychological Theory