title: Grief and bereavement theories.
abstract: This article explores the main theories of grief and bereavement. It is important that nurses have a good knowledge and understanding of the processes and stages involved so that they can support individuals who are bereaved. The terms grief, mourning and bereavement are defined and the unique experience of loss is emphasised, acknowledging the importance of person-centred care.
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. edith.buglass@uhb.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Edith
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Buglass
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001293:Attitude to Death; D001601:Bereavement; D005619:Freudian Theory; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012944:Social Support; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000523:psychology