International journal of older people nursing
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Int J Older People Nurs · Dec 2013
Bereavement care for older people in healthcare settings: qualitative study of experiences.
This study aimed to explore the experiences of healthcare staff of caring for bereaved older people, and older people's experiences of bereavement care. ⋯ (i) Healthcare staff may identify gaps in services in terms of preparing relatives and follow-up post-bereavement; (ii) Therapeutic relationships between staff and relatives enable ongoing support; (iii) Development of practice guidelines is a key consideration.