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  • Evaluating a bereavement support group

  • Nancy C. Maruyama, Clarisa V. Atencio
  • Journal:
    Palliative & Supportive Care / Volume 6 / Issue 1 / March 2008
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    19 February 2008, pp. 43-49
  • Objective:

    To assess the feasibility of an 8-week bereavement support group in a general hospital setting.

    Methods:

    We assessed grief and mood before and after an 8-week bereavement support group and compared dropouts to completers. Forty-seven participants filled out mood and grief questionnaires. Scores were compared with norms, then baseline and follow-up scores were analyzed by paired t tests. Fifteen dropouts' scores were compared with completers' baseline scores.

    Results:

    Participants' grief improved, as did depression in women but not men. Women dropouts scored significantly higher on Anger, Tension/Anxiety.

    Significance of results:

    Findings suggest men and women respond differently to bereavement groups. Bereaved individuals with high anger and tension may require interventions addressing their particular needs, with a focus on acceptance of negative emotions.