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A Systematic Review of Treatment Options for Grieving Older Adults.

ABSTRACT: Purpose of review:a)The purpose of this systematic review was to characterize the studies published on grief interventions for bereaved older adults in the last 5 years. Grief intervention studies were included that exclusively focused on older adults as well as those that included older adults in their samples, in order to summarize the most up-to-date treatment options available for bereaved older adults. Recent findings:b)Twenty-four articles that investigated grief interventions in older adults were identified. Generally, findings suggest viable treatment approaches for bereaved older adults are those incorporating behavioral activation and guidance on restoration-oriented coping. However, similar to studies of broader adult populations, grief interventions had small effects on grief-related symptoms in older adults. Few studies examined age as a moderator of treatment effects. Studies varied greatly by study design, sample size, and outcomes measured, which all likely impacted the efficacy of results. Summary:c)This review suggests that, while there has been a growing focus on older adults, who have unique vulnerabilities in bereavement, the evidence-base of efficacious interventions for this population is limited. Given the need for specialized bereavement support for older adults will increase in the coming years, future research should prioritize rigorous investigations of grief treatment options leveraging technology to increase access and incorporate techniques that enhance engagement in life and connectedness for this vulnerable population.

SUBMITTER: Roberts KE

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7402586 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A Systematic Review of Treatment Options for Grieving Older Adults.

Roberts Kailey E KE Walsh Leah E LE Saracino Rebecca M RM Fogarty Justin J Coats Taylor T Goldberg Johanna J Prigerson Holly H Lichtenthal Wendy G WG

Current treatment options in psychiatry 20191101 4

<h4>Purpose of review</h4>a)The purpose of this systematic review was to characterize the studies published on grief interventions for bereaved older adults in the last 5 years. Grief intervention studies were included that exclusively focused on older adults as well as those that included older adults in their samples, in order to summarize the most up-to-date treatment options available for bereaved older adults.<h4>Recent findings</h4>b)Twenty-four articles that investigated grief interventio ...[more]

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