Peer Support Services for Bereaved Survivors: A Systematic Review.
Omega (Westport)
; 80(1): 137-166, 2019 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-28871835
ABSTRACT
This systematic literature review assesses the evidence regarding benefits of peer support services for bereaved survivors of sudden or unexpected death. Reports were included that addressed peer support services for adults who experienced death of a family member, close friend, or coworker. Of the 32 studies meeting all inclusion criteria, most showed evidence that peer support was helpful to bereaved survivors, reducing grief symptoms and increasing well-being and personal growth. Studies also showed benefits to providers of peer support, including increased personal growth and positive meaning in life. Several studies addressed the growing trend of Internet-based peer support programs, finding that these are beneficial in part due to their easy accessibility. Peer support appears to be especially valuable for survivors of suicide loss, a result that may be related to stigma and lack of support from family and friends experienced by many suicide survivors. The reviewed studies provide consistent evidence that peer support is beneficial to bereaved survivors.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Apoio Social
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Sobreviventes
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Tipo de estudo:
Systematic_reviews
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Humans
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En
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Omega (Westport)
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos