Factors that influence the efficacy of bereavement life review therapy for spiritual well-being: a qualitative analysis

Ando, Masashi; Morita, Tatsuya; Sanjo, Makiko; Kira, Haruko; Shima, Yasuo

doi:10.1007/s00520-010-1006-7

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“…For three studies, two papers were reported on the same study protocol. [8910111213] Three studies used a mixed methods approach and thus were included in both categories [Figure 3]. The most common interventions used were life review, short life review, dignity therapy, and bereaved life review.…”

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“…Within the 18 included studies providing qualitative data, we found 2 reports[912] with qualitative evaluations from RCTs,[815] 15 other studies,[111720222526272829303132333435] and 1 qualitative evaluation of transcripts of dignity therapy. [36] In addition to the reports from RCTs, three studies followed a mixed methods approach.…”

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“…[36] In addition to the reports from RCTs, three studies followed a mixed methods approach. [172022] Five studies evaluated life review,[917252733] two studies short life review,[2026] four studies bereaved life review,[11212232] and one dignity therapy. [12] The remaining studies dealt with biographical approaches that were slightly different.…”

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A review of biographical work in palliative care

Hesse

Forstmeier

Mochamat

et al. 2019

Indian J Palliat Care

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Aim:We find several interventions in palliative care to cover psychosocial needs and to relieve distress of patients. There is a growing interest in therapies using biographical approaches, but discussion about interventions is sparse, and there is no concept for comprehensive and sustainable provision. Research on interventions with a single biographical approach is available, but there is no systematic review that tests a range of interventions. Therefore, we look at all studies using biographical approaches for patients and/or caregivers.Methods:In May 2017, the electronic databases of Medline, PubMed, EMBASE, Central, and PsycINFO were searched for qualitative and quantitative empirical reports. Interventions for patients, dyads of patient and caregiver, and bereaved caregivers were included. Data analysis follows the guideline PRISMA.Results:Twenty-seven studies were included – 12 using a quantitative evaluation and 15 using a qualitative evaluation. Interventions using biographical approach are widespread and show broad variations in comprehension and performance. The scope of interest lays on patient and family in trajectory of illness and bereavement. The most common interventions used were life review, short life review, dignity therapy, and bereaved life review. Biographical approaches increase quality of life and spiritual well-being and reduce depression. Interventions show effects independently of the number of sessions or provider.Conclusions:Transferability of concepts seems limited due to the implications of culture on themes emerging in interventions. In some case, there were predicting factors for responders and nonresponders. Further research is needed.

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A review of biographical work in palliative care

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Forstmeier

Mochamat

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Indian J Palliat Care

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“…About the categories for the important things, family caregivers recognized the importance of family relationships or relationships with people. Bereaved family members who took care of a loved one also perceived that "family" was important (Ando, Morita, Miyashita, Sanjyo, Kira, & Shima, 2011). In usual busy life, we forget importance, we may rethink what is important when people confront traumatic problems.…”

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Development of Narrative Approach for Family Caregiver’s QOL at Home Hospice and Contents of Narrative

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Kukihara²,

Yamamoto³

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Goal: The aim of this study was the development of a narrative approach program for family caregivers at home hospice. We examined the effect on quality of life (QOL) and the factors of their narrative. Methods: Ten family caregivers who were taking care of a patient with a terminal illness at home at the time of the study participated voluntarily. They received two interviews in the narrative approach, in which they narrated about one hour per interview. They completed the questionnaires about quality of life (positive emotion in Caregiver Quality of life Index-Cancer: CQOLC), Life Satisfaction, and mental health (General Health Questionnaire: GHQ). Data was analyzed by quantitative and qualitative analysis. This study was approved by the Ethical Board at St. Mary's College. Results: The CQCLC score significantly increased (p < 0.05) and the GHQ score decreased, though not to a significant extent. Life satisfaction didn't change because of ceiling effect. The categories about importance, changes after getting disease, hopes are selected. Conclusion: Narrative Approach may be useful to increase family caregiver's Quality of life (positive emotions), and have the possibility to reduce mental health problems. Selected categories suggested psychological process of caregivers, and that the narrative approach might promote the recognition of positive aspects or resilience. We propose a narrative approach program as a pilot study.

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“…[45][46][47] Guilt may interfere with adjustment to bereavement over time 46 and response to psychological treatments. 48 Assessing guilt in bereavement and interventions targeting guilt may be beneficial for some individuals.…”

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Bereavement Challenges and Their Relationship to Physical and Psychological Adjustment to Loss

Trevino

Litz

Papa

et al. 2018

Journal of Palliative Medicine

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Assessing the challenges associated with bereavement is important to understanding barriers to bereaved individuals' adjustment. The five factors of the BCS point to potential targets for clinical intervention. Additional research on the BCS is needed, including validation in larger more diverse samples, and confirmation that reduction of these challenges is associated with less psychiatric morbidity and, specifically, symptoms of prolonged grief.

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Factors that influence the efficacy of bereavement life review therapy for spiritual well-being: a qualitative analysis

Abstract: Factors like "good memories of families," "loss and reconstruction," and "pleasant memories of last days" were associated with the improvement of spiritual well-being of bereaved families.

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A review of biographical work in palliative care

A review of biographical work in palliative care

Development of Narrative Approach for Family Caregiver’s QOL at Home Hospice and Contents of Narrative

Bereavement Challenges and Their Relationship to Physical and Psychological Adjustment to Loss

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