Family Coping After Death of Patients in Palliative Care: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Emotional care has proven important in the face of experiences of loss through death, influencing the perception of grief and individual well-being. This study aimed to verify the coping resources adopted by family members after the death of patients under palliative care. The JBI SUMARI...

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Main Authors: Aline Aparecida Cardoso, Beatriz Aparecida Ozello Gutierrez, Adriana Benedita Luiz
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Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2025-05-01
Series:Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto)
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description Abstract: Emotional care has proven important in the face of experiences of loss through death, influencing the perception of grief and individual well-being. This study aimed to verify the coping resources adopted by family members after the death of patients under palliative care. The JBI SUMARI method for qualitative systematic reviews was used. Eleven of the 158 articles were retained, synthesized, and grouped by credibility, then classified into thematic categories after metasynthesis. It was concluded that family members face emotions such as regret, fear, and sadness, exacerbated by communication difficulties and uncontrolled physical symptoms. Preparation for death stands out as an effective coping method, highlighting the importance of clear communication and collaborative care planning with the team. Although Palliative Care is valued, early access remains limited.
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spelling doaj-art-b300ca142af14a21b9369ed36c94dee72025-08-20T01:54:02ZengUniversidade de São PauloPaidéia (Ribeirão Preto)1982-43272025-05-013510.1590/1982-4327e3507Family Coping After Death of Patients in Palliative Care: A Systematic ReviewAline Aparecida Cardosohttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4100-3526Beatriz Aparecida Ozello Gutierrezhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6901-6439Adriana Benedita Luizhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6325-7028Abstract: Emotional care has proven important in the face of experiences of loss through death, influencing the perception of grief and individual well-being. This study aimed to verify the coping resources adopted by family members after the death of patients under palliative care. The JBI SUMARI method for qualitative systematic reviews was used. Eleven of the 158 articles were retained, synthesized, and grouped by credibility, then classified into thematic categories after metasynthesis. It was concluded that family members face emotions such as regret, fear, and sadness, exacerbated by communication difficulties and uncontrolled physical symptoms. Preparation for death stands out as an effective coping method, highlighting the importance of clear communication and collaborative care planning with the team. Although Palliative Care is valued, early access remains limited.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-863X2025000100202&lng=en&tlng=enfamilydeath and dyingpalliative carecoping behaviorcaregivers
spellingShingle Aline Aparecida Cardoso
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Family Coping After Death of Patients in Palliative Care: A Systematic Review
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death and dying
palliative care
coping behavior
caregivers
title Family Coping After Death of Patients in Palliative Care: A Systematic Review
title_full Family Coping After Death of Patients in Palliative Care: A Systematic Review
title_fullStr Family Coping After Death of Patients in Palliative Care: A Systematic Review
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title_short Family Coping After Death of Patients in Palliative Care: A Systematic Review
title_sort family coping after death of patients in palliative care a systematic review
topic family
death and dying
palliative care
coping behavior
caregivers
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