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This study aims to explore the factors associated with grief reactions and perceptions of bereavement support in bereaved individuals.

May 15, 2026BMC Palliative CareOpen Access

Grief after the death of a close relative: a study of associated factors and perceptions of bereavement support

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UNUlla NäppäMid Sweden University MHMarie HäggströmMid Sweden University

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Quantitative analysis explores grief reactions post-loss and perceptions of bereavement support among bereaved individuals, suggesting varied coping strategies.

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This study aims to explore the factors associated with grief reactions and perceptions of bereavement support in bereaved individuals.
Cross-sectional design involving 75 bereaved relatives from a palliative care team in rural Northern Sweden.
Participants completed the Traumatic Grief Inventory Self-Report Plus (TGI-SR+).
Statistical analyses included t-tests, ANOVA, and qualitative analysis of 51 written comments.
Participants grieving for less than 12 months reported significantly higher grief scores compared to those bereaved for up to 2 years (p<0.05).
Grief reactions typically diminish over time, with only longing for the deceased reaching pathological levels in the first year.
Support perceived as meaningful included organized groups, professional listeners, and informal support from family and friends.

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Näppä et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a06b8f8e7dec685947ab70d https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-026-02140-x

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Quantitative analysis explores grief reactions post-loss and perceptions of bereavement support among bereaved individuals, suggesting varied coping strategies.

Grief after the death of a close relative: a study of associated factors and perceptions of bereavement support

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