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September 23-24, 2019 | Prague, Czech Republic
2nd International Conference on
Palliative Care
Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance
Joint Event
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For every death, it is estimated that 4 to 10 people
will be significantly grief stricken, with many more
experiencing some mourning or other emotional reactions.
Over the years, a wide range of bereavement care services
have come to exist in Canada andmost other countries. This
range of services is highly relevant, as the care or support
needs of bereaved people can differ considerably. For
instance, the bereavement care needs of a young child who
has lost a parent or sibling will differ from those of a teen
or young adult who similarly has lost a parent or sibling.
Moreover, the bereavement care needs of older women or
men who suffer the loss of a long-time beloved spouse will
differ from the bereavement care needs of young women
and men who have lost a child through stillbirth or through
cancer, an accident, or suicide. Moreover, some people
are more able to manage their grief as they have strong
personal or other resources, helpful support from family
and friends, and past experiences of recovering from grief.
Only a small proportion of mourning people seek out or
use bereavement support services; often those at risk of or
who are already experiencing complicated or chronic grief.
What is not clearly evident is which bereavement care
services are more effective than others for helping people
who are seriously grieving. No government requirements
appear to exist to mandate bereavement service
evaluations or to regulate how bereavement programs are
designed or formatted. To that end, a series of studies are
being conducted by the lead author to begin to understand
bereavement and bereavement support. Existing
evidence-based practice and research needs in relation to
bereavement care will be the focus of this presentation.
Speaker Biography
Donna M Wilson is a Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University
of Alberta, with appointments in the Faculty of Medicine and University
of Limerick. She has worked as a staff nurse, nursing supervisor, senior
hospital administrator, media commentator, educator, researcher, and
professor in Alberta, British Columbia, New Zealand, Texas and Ireland. Her
research program focuses on health services and health policy; primarily in
relation to aging, ageism and end-of-life care. Her work is oriented to myth
busting, to ensure effective and accessible healthcare services for older
and younger people. Her investigations often involve population data and
mixed-methods research. She has over 300 articles, books, book chapters,
and other peer-reviewed communications in print. She is frequently and
widely consulted for expert commentary on aging, end-of-life care, health
policy, healthcare services and health system trends and issues.
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Donna MWilson
University of Alberta, Canada
Bereavement Care - Current and needed evidence
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