Marano Giuseppe, Mazza Marianna
Department of Neurosciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome 00168, Italy.
World J Clin Cases. 2025 Jun 6;13(16):98271. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i16.98271.
Mourning and grief are natural responses to loss and can be especially complex and prolonged in the context of end-of-life care. Caregivers play a crucial role in supporting individuals through this difficult journey, often balancing their own grief with the need to provide care. This paper explores the experiences of mourning and grief in hospice settings, with a focus on the emotional challenges faced by both patients and caregivers during the grieving process. Psychological support plays a crucial role at the end of life in a multidisciplinary care approach. By addressing the complex interplay between biological disease and psychological well-being, healthcare professionals can provide more comprehensive and compassionate care. A deep understanding of mourning and elaboration of grief would improve the implementation of suitable support interventions and facilitate collaboration among family members and healthcare teams, ultimately improving the quality of end-of-life care and promoting the well-being of both patients and their families.
哀悼和悲痛是对丧失的自然反应，在临终关怀的背景下可能会特别复杂和持久。在这段艰难的旅程中，照顾者在支持个体方面发挥着关键作用，他们常常要在自身的悲痛与提供护理的需求之间取得平衡。本文探讨了临终关怀环境中的哀悼和悲痛经历，重点关注患者和照顾者在悲痛过程中面临的情感挑战。在多学科护理方法中，心理支持在生命末期起着至关重要的作用。通过解决生物性疾病与心理健康之间的复杂相互作用，医疗保健专业人员可以提供更全面、更具同情心的护理。对哀悼的深入理解和对悲痛的阐述将改善适当支持干预措施的实施，并促进家庭成员与医疗团队之间的合作，最终提高临终关怀的质量，促进患者及其家人的福祉。
