Traumatic grief research and care in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic
Background: A significant increase in the number of individuals suffering from prolonged grief disorder is expected in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic for two main reasons. First, the number of excess deaths has contributed to an immense number of bereaved individuals. Second, recent literatu...
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| author | A. A. A. Manik J. Djelantik Eric Bui Maja O’Connor Rita Rosner Donald J. Robinaugh Naomi M. Simon Paul A. Boelen |
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| description | Background: A significant increase in the number of individuals suffering from prolonged grief disorder is expected in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic for two main reasons. First, the number of excess deaths has contributed to an immense number of bereaved individuals. Second, recent literature has shown that circumstances associated with COVID-19 deaths may be contributing to increased risk for the development of prolonged grief disorder. Objective: To best support those affected by loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to inform clinicians and researchers about the development, the nature and the treatment of prolonged grief disorder and employ sound research. Method: In this editorial, we discuss important themes regarding prolonged grief disorder in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, to gather and present useful information for clinicians and researchers. Results: The following themes were addressed: 1. Harmonization in the diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder. 2. Screening tools and interventions. 3. Pharmacotherapy. 4. Special attention for the elderly. 5. Special attention for children and adolescents. 6. A causal system perspective for understanding grief and prolonged grief disorder. Conclusions: If those involved in bereavement research and care manage to collaborate, the tragic consequences of COVID-19 might catalyse improvement of care for those most impaired following the loss of a loved one. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9f0b55184a4c4f9f8a19443ae6218ad12023-04-18T14:59:10ZengTaylor & Francis GroupEuropean Journal of Psychotraumatology2000-80662021-01-0112110.1080/20008198.2021.19572721957272Traumatic grief research and care in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemicA. A. A. Manik J. Djelantik0Eric Bui1Maja O’Connor2Rita Rosner3Donald J. Robinaugh4Naomi M. Simon5Paul A. Boelen6University Medical Centre UtrechtUniversity of Caen NormandyUnit for Bereavement Research, Aarhus University/The Danish National Center for GriefCatholic University Eichstaett-IngolstadtMassachusetts General HospitalNYU Grossman School of MedicineARQ National Psychotrauma CentreBackground: A significant increase in the number of individuals suffering from prolonged grief disorder is expected in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic for two main reasons. First, the number of excess deaths has contributed to an immense number of bereaved individuals. Second, recent literature has shown that circumstances associated with COVID-19 deaths may be contributing to increased risk for the development of prolonged grief disorder. Objective: To best support those affected by loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to inform clinicians and researchers about the development, the nature and the treatment of prolonged grief disorder and employ sound research. Method: In this editorial, we discuss important themes regarding prolonged grief disorder in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, to gather and present useful information for clinicians and researchers. Results: The following themes were addressed: 1. Harmonization in the diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder. 2. Screening tools and interventions. 3. Pharmacotherapy. 4. Special attention for the elderly. 5. Special attention for children and adolescents. 6. A causal system perspective for understanding grief and prolonged grief disorder. Conclusions: If those involved in bereavement research and care manage to collaborate, the tragic consequences of COVID-19 might catalyse improvement of care for those most impaired following the loss of a loved one.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20008198.2021.1957272griefbereavementcovid-19researchclinical care |
| spellingShingle | A. A. A. Manik J. Djelantik Eric Bui Maja O’Connor Rita Rosner Donald J. Robinaugh Naomi M. Simon Paul A. Boelen Traumatic grief research and care in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic European Journal of Psychotraumatology grief bereavement covid-19 research clinical care |
| title | Traumatic grief research and care in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_full | Traumatic grief research and care in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_fullStr | Traumatic grief research and care in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_full_unstemmed | Traumatic grief research and care in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_short | Traumatic grief research and care in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic |
| title_sort | traumatic grief research and care in the aftermath of the covid 19 pandemic |
| topic | grief bereavement covid-19 research clinical care |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20008198.2021.1957272 |
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