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What elements of a systems' approach to bereavement are most effective in times of mass bereavement? A narrative systematic review with lessons for COVID-19

Findings
Recency, quality and context of the findings
  • Last year literature searched
    2020
  • Year Published
    2020
  • Quality Rating
    8/9 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
  • Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
    Norway (3); USA (2); Sweden (1)
  • Global/regional focus
    WHO - Americas region<br />WHO - European region<br />
  • Country focus
    Norway (3); USA (2); Sweden (1)
  • Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
Additional details about the research
  • Type of document
    Systematic review of effects
  • Type of question
    Effectiveness
  • Focus
    General
  • Target
    Not yet available
  • Domain
    Programs and services
    Community and social services
    Emergency response and preparedness
    Sustainable Development Goals
    3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
    17. Partnerships for the goals
  • Social system topic(s)
    Governance arrangements
    Policy authority
    Centralization/decentralization of policy authority
    Delivery arrangements
    How services are designed to meet citizens’ needs
    Culturally appropriate services
    Package of services/service pathways
    By whom services are provided
    Staff - Training
    Implementation strategies
    Citizen-targeted strategy
    Information or education provision
    (Personal) Support
  • Theme
    Optimal aging
Publication details
  • Citation
    Harrop E, Mann M, Semedo L, Chao D, Selman LE, Byrne A. What elements of a systems' approach to bereavement are most effective in times of mass bereavement? A narrative systematic review with lessons for COVID-19. Palliative Medicine. 2020;34(9):1165-1181.
  • DOI
    10.1177/0269216320946273

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