Identifying Gaps in Grief and Bereavement Support
Insights from a Multi Methods Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13628643 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Deborah Forsythe (0000-0003-4923-2112, University of South Australia, corresponding author), Kate Davis (0000-0002-5745-1254, University of South Australia), Greg Sharplin (0000-0001-6294-1146, University of South Australia), Kate Swetenham (0000-0002-9379-3059, South Australian Department for Health and Wellbeing), Marion Eckert (0000-0002-7232-6208, University of South Australia) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 302228251331241-302228251331241 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00302228251331241 |
| PMID | 40156182 |
| OpenAlex | W4408962038 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 38 |
Grief is a normal reaction to loss, but some bereaved people require structured support to adjust. This paper reports findings from phase one of a study to develop a statewide model for grief and bereavement support and assess the associated costs and benefits. A desktop review and online survey mapped existing supports and identified gaps in support. Semi-structured interviews provided further insight into areas of unmet need. Results showed existing grief supports for the general population, for targeted community bereavement care, and for specialised professional care, but a lack of integration between supports, challenges in identification and navigation of supports, and a gap in supports for diverse and rural populations. Supports to develop a grief-literate general population, and grief training for professionals were also needed. Identified gaps highlight preliminary key areas to be addressed in the selection or development of a model for statewide grief and bereavement support
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |