Observational analysis finds sense of coherence reduces depressive symptoms in caregivers after bereavement, suggesting a pathway for psychological relief.
Based on the findings, SOC completely or partially mediates the effects of end-of-life caregiving burden on caregiver depressive symptoms during the first two bereavement years following care-recipient death. Strengthening SOC-especially in heavily burdened caregivers-through high-quality end-of-life care may ease caregiving burden and reduce the psychological distress of caregiving during the bereavement period.
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