An integrative systematic review of online resources and interventions for people bereaved by suicide

Lestienne, Laurène; Leaune, Édouard; Haesebaert, Julie; Poulet, Emmanuel; Andriessen, Karl

doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106583

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“…Still, it is important to note that data collection for this study did occur during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, the findings indicate that in-person help is more recommended to support bereaved adolescents and/or that appropriate online options for bereaved adolescents are yet to be developed [ 19 , 42 ].…”

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“…Some services are offered to all bereaved adolescents, and other services target specific groups such as those bereaved by suicide. While most services are offered in-person, some are offered online (e.g., online support groups), and others include outreach [ 6 , 18 , 19 ]. Parents are the most important facilitators of help-seeking in bereaved adolescents [ 20 , 21 ].…”

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How best to provide help to bereaved adolescents: a Delphi consensus study

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Background Many adolescents struggle with their grief and mental health issues after the death of a close person, such as a family member or a friend. Given the potentially devastating impact of the loss on the adolescent and their family, professional help can be warranted. However, little is known about how to best help these adolescents. This study aimed to address this gap by determining what help professionals (i.e., counselors) should provide to bereaved adolescents. Methods The Delphi method was used to achieve consensus regarding the importance of statements that describe actions a helping professional can take to help a bereaved adolescent. Statements were compiled through a systematic search of the scientific and grey literature, and reviewing interview data from a recent related research study with bereaved adolescents, parents and counselors. An expert panel (N = 49) comprising 16 adolescents, 14 parents and 19 helping professionals, rated each statement. Statements that were endorsed by at least 80% of panellists were considered consensus recommendations. Results Panellists endorsed 130 out of 190 statements as appropriate actions. These included help for a bereaved adolescent being offered on an ongoing basis, with support to be provided flexibly to meet individual adolescent needs and to acknowledge the agency of the adolescent. Support after a loss by suicide should be tailored to address specific suicide-related issues. Parents of bereaved adolescents should also be offered support so that they are better equipped to help their bereaved adolescent. Conclusions This study identified consensus recommendations on how a helping professional might best help bereaved adolescents. It is hoped that these recommendations will guide helping professionals and enhance adolescent grief interventions.

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“…The most commonly used resources are online support groups, social media and memorial websites (18). Online resources can help to overcome obstacles to receiving support via their geographic independence, offering support 24/7 and easier access than off-line resources (19). Moreover, some web-based support is anonymous, which may overcome the shame and stigma experienced by some bereaved individuals.…”

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“…Postvention refers to the activities developed in the aftermath of a suicide to prevent negative health outcomes and facilitate recovery among the bereaved (20). According to a recent systematic review (19), online resources can enhance early access to help and support for people bereaved by suicide, for whom the need for early and pro-active postvention interventions has recently been reported (21). When comparing participants in online support groups to face-to-face groups, Feigelman et al (22) found that users of Internet groups were significantly younger, more frequently women, and less educated; additionally, they had lower incomes, were less religious, and were more often divorced or separated and living alone.…”

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“…As such, this finding indicates that online resources may be of particular interest to reach people who might otherwise not be able to access the support they need because of personal and structural barriers. These resources are also considered by bereaved people as an addition rather than a substitute for other sources of support (19). They are mainly used to seek and share support, find and share information, memorialize the loved one and for meaning making.…”

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Development of an Online Resource for People Bereaved by Suicide: A Mixed-Method User-Centered Study Protocol

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Introduction: Suicide bereavement is known to be highly distressing and is frequently associated with mental health problems. Despite high-level of need regarding mental and physical health, people bereaved by suicide display low level of help-seeking and perceived support in the aftermath of the loss. The lack of accessibility and reliability of face-to-face counseling resources is notably reported by suicide survivors. Online resources can enhance early access to help and support for people bereaved by suicide. The primary objective of the study is to design and implement an innovative and adaptive online resource for people bereaved by suicide according to their needs and expectation regarding online solutions dedicated to suicide bereavement.Methods: The ESPOIR2S study is a mixed-method user-centered study. ESPOIR2S seeks to build the resource from the perspectives and needs of both people bereaved by suicide and professionals or volunteers working in the field of postvention. The Information System Research (ISR) Framework is used to guide the design of the study through a 3-step research cycle. The structure of the ESPOIR2S study relies on a simultaneous collection of qualitative and quantitative data which will be collected and analyzed during (a) the Relevance cycle through an online questionnaire and focus groups; (b) the Design cycle through focus groups; and (c) and the Rigor cycle through an online questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The user-centeredness will be ensured by the active participation of people bereaved by suicide, members of associations for bereaved people and professionals of postvention.Discussion: The mixed-method and user-centered design of the ESPOIR2S study will offer an in-depth collection of the needs and expectation of suicide survivors regarding online resources. Through the implementation of an adaptive online solution, we aim to enhance the access to help and support for suicide survivors which are highly correlated with well-being and recovery.

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Suicide prevention: A multisectorial public health concern

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2021

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An integrative systematic review of online resources and interventions for people bereaved by suicide

Cited by 19 publications

References 39 publications

How best to provide help to bereaved adolescents: a Delphi consensus study

How best to provide help to bereaved adolescents: a Delphi consensus study

Development of an Online Resource for People Bereaved by Suicide: A Mixed-Method User-Centered Study Protocol

Suicide prevention: A multisectorial public health concern

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