title: Caregivers in death, dying, and bereavement situations.
abstract: This document examines issues related to the work of both formal and informal caregivers as they are involved in caring for dying and/or bereaved individuals. The examination is organized around five central questions: what brings individuals to this work?; what enables them to develop effective caregiving relationships?; what sustains them in their work?; what responsibilities do they have to themselves and to others?; and how are they are influenced by the social context of their work? The goal of this article is to help individuals and teams improve the care they provide in death-related situations, while also assisting educators, managers, and administrators to prepare and support these caregivers in more effective ways.
authors.forename: Charles A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Corr
authors.forename: Donna M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Corr
authors.forename: Connie
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Goldman
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jupp
authors.forename: Marcia
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lattanzi-Licht
authors.forename: Danai
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Papadatou
authors.forename: Mary Fran
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Rybarik
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Skeen
authors.forename: Ruthmarijke
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Smeding
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sourkes
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001293:Attitude to Death; D001601:Bereavement; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D013727:Terminal Care; D014481:United States