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Anticipatory Grief During Covid-19: A Commentary Publisher Pubmed



Khanipourkencha A1 ; Jackson AC2 ; Bahramnezhad F3, 4
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  1. 1. Medical Surgical Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
  2. 2. Australian Centre for Heart Health, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Centre on Behavioral Health, Hong Kong University
  3. 3. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Spiritual Health Group, Research Center of Quran, Hadith and Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: British Journal of Community Nursing Published:2022


Abstract

The diagnosis of potentially fatal diseases, such as COVID-19, may cause many critical reactions in dying patients and their relatives. Grief and fear of anticipatory death are natural, especially in the case of COVID-19. Although several studies have been conducted on anticipatory grief (AG) caused by cancer and dementia, the outbreak of COVID-19 could potentially intensify the AG rate among dying patients, their families and healthcare professionals. Therefore, mental health support, palliative and psychiatric care, and similar strategies should be taken into account when planning the treatment process and allocating resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. This commentary highlights the importance of addressing anticipatory grief during the COVID-19 pandemic and provides some recommendations for grief management for healthcare professionals.. © 2022 MA Healthcare Ltd. All rights reserved.