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Anticipatory Grief: An Evidence-Based Approach
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Anticipatory grief is a symptom that can be experienced by caregivers and patients, especially those coping with advanced disease. Frequently, symptoms of anticipatory grief are disguised as depression, anxiety, or pain. This article reviews the concept of anticipatory grief, explores various assessment tools, and offers communication-based management strategies. Key nursing implications are also discussed.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Shore, J. C., Gelber, M. W., Koch, L. M., & Sower, E.
- Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Hospital (US)
- Overlook Medical Center (US)
- Sibley Memorial Hospital (US)
- Corresponding author
- Koch, Lauren M.
- ORCID
- Koch, Lauren M.
- Venue
- Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing
- Published
- 2016-02
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 15-19
- ISSN
- 1522-2179 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2332824302
- Cited by
- 31
- References
- 15
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 7 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 2
- FWCI
- 2.23
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Palliative and Oncologic Care
- Keywords
- anticipatory grief, advanced disease, caregivers, symptom assessment, communication strategies, depression, anxiety, pain, palliative care, hospice care, nursing implications
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