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Article in Spanish, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1553401

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INTRODUÇÃO: A psicoterapia breve tem sido um importante recurso no atendimento aos casos de luto relacionados à perda de um familiar, de modo que estudos têm evidenciado a necessidade de aprofundamento nesta modalidade de atendimento. OBJETIVO: Este artigo tem como objetivo a apresentação e discussão de um relato de experiência de atendimento em psicoterapia breve a partir da Abordagem Centrada na Pessoa (ACP) e tem como tema central o processo de luto. METODOLOGIA: O relato de experiência se referiu a um processo de atendimento psicoterápico que ocorreu através do Projeto de Acolhimento da Universidade Federal da Bahia, entre setembro e dezembro de 2022, totalizando 10 encontros, sendo uma sessão semanal com duração de 50 minutos cada. Os atendimentos foram realizados remotamente. Através do relato de experiência, este trabalho buscou compreender o processo de luto de um familiar sob a luz do Modelo do Processo Dual do Luto, analisando a experiência da psicóloga no processo psicoterápico breve. RESULTADOS: Como resultados principais, observou-se que o processo de luto é um fenômeno natural e complexo e deve ser compreendido dentro das particularidades contextuais e culturais de cada indivíduo/família. CONCLUSÃO: Concluiu-se pontuando a importância da temática do luto na formação dos profissionais de saúde, em especial daqueles que lidam com essa demanda na sua prática profissional.


INTRODUCTION: Brief psychotherapy has been an important resource in the care of bereavement cases related to the loss of a family member, thus studies have shown the need to deepen this modality of care OBJECTIVE: This article aims to present and discuss an experience report of brief psychotherapy care from the person-centered approach, which has as its central theme the grieving process. METHODOLOGY: The experience report referred to a psychotherapeutic service that took place through the Projeto de Acolhimento da Universidade Federal da Bahia, between September and December 2022, totaling 10 meetings, with a weekly session lasting 50 minutes each. The consultations were carried out remotely. Through an experience report, this paper sought to understand the grieving process of a family member under the Dual Grief Process Model, analyzing the psychologist's experience in the brief psychotherapeutic process. RESULTS: As the main results, the study observed that the grieving process is a natural and complex phenomenon. In this sense, the necessary study points to understanding the grieving process within the contextual and cultural particularities of each individual/family. CONCLUSION: It was concluded by pointing out the importance of the theme of mourning in the training of health professionals, especially those who deal with this demand in their professional practice.


INTRODUCCIÓN: La psicoterapia breve ha sido un recurso importante en la atención de casos de duelo relacionados con la pérdida de un familiar, por lo que los estudios han mostrado la necesidad de profundizar en esta modalidad de atención. OBJETIVO: Este artículo tiene como objetivo presentar y discutir un relato de experiencia de atención psicoterapéutica breve desde el enfoque centrado en la persona, que tiene como tema central el proceso de duelo. METODOLOGÍA: El informe de la experiencia se refirió a un servicio psicoterapéutico que tuvo lugar a través del Projeto de Acolhimento da Universidade Federal da Bahia, entre septiembre y diciembre de 2022, con un total de 10 reuniones, con una sesión semanal de 50 minutos cada una. Las consultas se realizaron a distancia. A través del relato de la experiencia, este trabajo trató de comprender el proceso de duelo de un familiar a la luz del Modelo Dual de Proceso de Duelo, analizando la experiencia de la psicóloga en el proceso psicoterapéutico breve. RESULTADOS: Como principales resultados, se concluyó que el proceso de duelo es necesario, delicado y debe ser comprendido dentro de las particularidades contextuales y culturales de cada individuo/familia. CONCLUSIÓN: Se concluyó señalando la importancia del tema del duelo en la formación de los profesionales de la salud, especialmente de aquellos que atienden esta demanda en su práctica profesional.


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Psychotherapy , Bereavement , Person-Centered Psychotherapy
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Rev. latinoam. enferm. (Online) ; 31: e4010, Jan.-Dec. 2023. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1515336

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Objetivo: examinar la continuidad de vínculos interna y externa en hombres que experiencian duelo por un ser querido. Método: estudio correlacional, descriptivo y transversal. Muestra a conveniencia de 170 hombres dolientes. Las variables fueron mediadores del duelo, continuidad de vínculos y datos sociodemográficos. Se utilizó un cuestionario en línea compuesto por mediadores de duelo, escala de continuidad de vínculos y datos sociodemográficos. Se empleó estadística descriptiva, análisis de varianza y coeficiente de Spearman. El nivel de significancia correspondió a p<0,05. Resultados: la media de edad de los participantes fue de 36,61 años (DE=13,40), y el 80,00% tenía educación superior. Los valores medios de continuidad de vínculos interna y externa fueron 24,85 (DE=7,93) y 7,68 (DE=2,33), respectivamente. Se establecieron diferencias significativas referentes a la continuidad de vínculos interna y externa entre parentesco de la persona fallecida (p<0,001), y ninguna con la causa de muerte o con el tiempo transcurrido desde el fallecimiento. No se precisaron correlaciones significativas entre continuidad de vínculos interna/externa y mediadores del duelo. Conclusión: los hombres dolientes expresan la continuidad de vínculos interna de manera frecuente y la externa en ocasiones, con diferencias respecto a quién era la persona fallecida. La Enfermería podría diseñar estrategias específicas que fortalezcan el afrontamiento del duelo en este grupo.


Objective: to examine internalized and externalized continuing bonds in men grieving a loved one. Method: a correlational, descriptive and cross-sectional study. Convenience sample comprised by 170 mourning men. The variables were mediators of mourning, continuing bonds and sociodemographic data. The instrument used was an online questionnaire comprised by mediators of mourning, a continuing bonds scale and sociodemographic data. Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance and Spearman's coefficient were used. The significance level adopted was p<0.05. Results: the participants' mean age was 36.61 years old (SD=13.40), and 80.00% had Higher Education. The mean values corresponding to internalized and externalized continuing bonds were 24.85 (SD=7.93) and 7.68 (SD=2.33), respectively. Significant differences were established referring to internalized and externalized continuing bonds in terms of kinship with the deceased person (p<0.001), and none with the cause of death or with the time elapsed since the event. No significant correlations were defined between internalized/externalized continuing bonds and mediators of mourning. Conclusion: grieving men express internalized and externalized continuing bonds frequently and occasionally, respectively, with differences according to who the deceased person was. The Nursing discipline might devise specific strategies that strengthen coping with grief in this population group.


Objetivo: examinar a manutenção de vínculos interna e externa em homens vivenciando o luto por um ser querido. Método: estudo correlacional, descritivo e de corte transversal. Amostra de conveniência de 170 homens em luto. As variáveis foram: mediadores do luto, manutenção de vínculos e dados sociodemográficos. Utilizou-se um questionário online composto por mediadores de luto, escala de manutenção de vínculos e dados sociodemográficos. Empregou-se estatística descritiva, análise de variância e coeficiente de Spearman. Nível de significância p<0,05. Resultados: os participantes tinham uma média de idade de 36,61 anos (DP=13,40) e 80,00% tinham ensino superior. A média de manutenção interna dos vínculos foi de 24,85 (DP=7,93) e a de manutenção externa foi de 7,68 (DP=2,33). Foram estabelecidas diferenças significativas para a manutenção dos vínculos internos e externos entre os parentes do falecido (p<0,001), nenhuma com a causa da morte ou o tempo decorrido desde a morte. Não foram encontradas correlações significativas entre a manutenção dos vínculos internos e externos e os mediadores do luto. Conclusão: os homens em luto expressaram a manutenção interna dos vínculos com frequência e a manutenção externa dos vínculos ocasionalmente, com diferenças a respeito de quem era a pessoa falecida. A enfermagem poderia criar estratégias específicas para fortalecer o enfrentamento do luto nesse grupo.


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Humans , Male , Adult , Bereavement , Adaptation, Psychological , Grief , Cross-Sectional Studies , Object Attachment
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Rev. colomb. psiquiatr ; 52(3)sept. 2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1536147

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Introducción: El fenómeno de la migración genera una serie de experiencias en el ser humano que se traducen en emociones, sentimientos, procesos de adaptación, duelos y procesos psicopatológicos, hasta expresiones patológicas representadas por cuadros clínicos de diferente índole. Objetivo: La intención de este artículo es realizar una reflexión conceptual y clínica de la semiología en torno al concepto y la experiencia de la migración, para con ello ilustrar la complejidad que entraría como fenómeno humano. Método: Revisión narrativa reducida, circunscrita y restringida a los aspectos semiológicos, psicopatológicos y clínicos de la migración. Discusión: La separación, las rupturas y las pérdidas que se derivan de la migración no pasan inadvertidas al individuo, se inscriben en su corporalidad como lesiones fisiológicas que afectan a su vida y como lesiones simbólicas que afectan a su existencia. Conclusiones: La migración supone una ruptura de la totalidad del ser. El contexto, el otro y las relaciones quedan cercenados de la unidad total que es el individuo, como si perdiera la mitad de sí mismo.


Introduction: The phenomenon of migration generates a series of experiences in the human being that are translated into emotions, feelings, adaptation processes, grief and psycho-pathological processes, and even pathological expressions, represented by clinical pictures of different kinds. Objective: The purpose of this article is to carry out a conceptual and clinical reflection on the semiology around the concept and experience of migration, in order to illustrate the complexity that it entails as a human phenomenon. Methods: A reduced narrative review, circumscribed and restricted to the semiological, psychopathological and clinical aspects of migration. Discussion: The separation, ruptures and losses that derive from migration do not go unnoticed by the individual. They are inscribed in his/her corporality as physiological injuries that affect his/her life and as symbolic injuries that affect his/her existence. Conclusions: Migration supposes a rupture of the totality of being. The context, the perception of others and relationships are cut off from the total unity that is the individual, as if he/she lost half of him/herself.

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Aesthethika (Ciudad Autón. B. Aires) ; 19(1): 27-33, ago. 2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1518185

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Se propone una lectura del film Una mujer fantástica (Sebastián Lelio, 2017) desde la perspectiva de la ética contemporánea, analizando cuestiones relativas a los derechos humanos y a los principios universales que los mismos aspiran a salvaguardar. El artículo se centra en aspectos relativos a la diversidad de género y a la vulnerabilidad de derechos de las personas trans, poniendo el eje en torno al derecho a la sepultura en su articulación con el trabajo simbólico de duelo. Dichas temáticas son abordadas a partir de distintas entradas musicales presentes en el film, cuya eficacia en el marco de la narrativa radica en su función de soporte ante distintas operatorias éticas y transformaciones en torno a la subjetividad de los personajes


A reading of the film A Fantastic Woman (Sebastián Lelio, 2017) is proposed from the perspective of contemporary ethics, analyzing issues related to human rights and the universal principles that they aspire to safeguard. The article focuses on aspects related to gender diversity and the vulnerability of the rights of trans people, focusing on the right to burial in its articulation with the symbolic work of grief. These themes are approached from different musical inputs present in the film, whose effectiveness within the framework of the narrative lies in its function of support to different ethical operations and transformations around the subjectivity of the characters


Subject(s)
Humans , Gender Diversity , Gender Equity , Motion Pictures , Music
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Estud. pesqui. psicol. (Impr.) ; 23(2): 746-765, julho 2023.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, INDEXPSI | ID: biblio-1532761

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A perda de um familiar devido à COVID-19 envolve particularidades, como a impossibilidade de despedidas e rituais funerários adequados em virtude das medidas sanitárias propostas ao longo dos anos de 2020 e 2021. A supressão dos rituais de despedida acarreta no enlutado sofrimento psicológico que pode dificultar o processo de luto. Desta maneira, o presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar o processo de luto de pessoas que perderam familiares por ação da COVID-19. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo de metodologia qualitativa. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com seis familiares de vítimas da COVID-19 de 1º ou 2º grau de parentesco, com idade igual ou superior a 18 anos, de ambos os sexos e tempo mínimo de perda de seis meses. A análise dos dados foi feita por meio do procedimento de análise de conteúdo. Observou-se que aspectos como a impossibilidade de acompanhar seus familiares durante a internação, não conseguir realizar rituais fúnebres para a despedida do familiar e o negacionismo social da pandemia, foram fatores que podem dificultar o processo de elaboração do luto em tempos de pandemia. Portanto, é necessário pensar em medidas de cuidado, políticas públicas e formas de assistência para essa população.


The loss of a family member due to COVID-19 involves particularities, such as the impossibility of farewells and proper funeral rituals due to the sanitary measures proposed throughout the years 2020 and 2021. The suppression of farewell rituals can cause psychological suffering in the bereaved, which can hinder the grieving process. Thus, this study aimed to analyse the grieving process of people who lost family members due to COVID-19. This is a qualitative methodology field research. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six family members of COVID-19 victims of the 1st or 2nd degree of kinship, age 18 or older, of both sexes, and with a minimum loss time of six months. Data analysis was performed using content analysis procedure. It was observed that aspects such as the impossibility of accompanying their family members during hospitalization, not being able to perform funeral rituals to say goodbye to the family member, and social denial of the pandemic, were factors that can hinder the process of elaborating grief in pandemic times. Therefore, it is necessary to think about measures of care, public policies, and forms of assistance for this population.


La pérdida de un familiar debido a COVID-19 implica particularidades, como la imposibilidad de despedidas y ritos funerarios adecuados debido a las medidas sanitarias propuestas a lo largo de los años 2020 y 2021. La supresión de los ritos de despedida conlleva al enlutado sufrimiento psicológico que puede dificultar el proceso de duelo. De esta manera, el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar el proceso de duelo de personas que perdieron familiares por acción de COVID-19. Se trata de una investigación de campo de metodología cualitativa. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas con seis familiares de víctimas de COVID-19 de primer o segundo grado de parentesco, con edad igual o superior a 18 años, de ambos sexos y tiempo mínimo de pérdida de seis meses. El análisis de los datos se realizó mediante el procedimiento de análisis de contenido. Se observó que aspectos como la imposibilidad de acompañar a sus familiares durante la internación, no poder realizar ritos fúnebres para la despedida del familiar y el negacionismo social de la pandemia, fueron factores que pueden dificultar el proceso de elaboración del duelo en tiempos de pandemia. Por lo tanto, es necesario pensar en medidas de cuidado, políticas públicas y formas de asistencia para esta población.


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Humans , Bereavement , Family , COVID-19 , Qualitative Research , Psychological Distress
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Salud ment ; 46(3): 165-175, May.-Jun. 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1522912

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Abstract Background It has been estimated that COVID-19 grief will affect approximately sixteen million people worldwide, while the prevalence of prolonged grief disorder (PGD) could rise to 40%. Objective To review treatments that can be administered to patients with PGD due to COVID-19. Method PUBMED and Google Scholar were searched with the following keywords: prolonged grief disorder, complicated grief, grief and psychotherapy, and treatment of prolonged grief, complicated grief or persistent complex grief. Results Fifty articles were reviewed on the efficacy of interpersonal therapy, rational emotional-behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, humanistic therapy, systemic family therapy, group therapy, writing therapy, Internet-based intervention, and a modality of cognitive behavioral therapy used with prolonged grief, metacognitive therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Discussion and conclusion There is no consensus on the psychotherapeutic treatment of choice for people with PGD due to the loss of a family member to COVID-19. Group therapy is effective in reducing the intensity of uncomplicated grief, cognitive-behavioral therapy is highly efficacious in reducing the severity of grief, metacognitive therapy specifically designed for PGD has a positive impact on depression, anxiety, stress, rumination, and quality of life while Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is helpful for restoring spirituality. Psychotherapy is most effective when combined with drug therapy. It is suggested that comparative studies be undertaken of psychotherapeutic techniques for managing patients with PGD associated with COVID-19 and the adaptation of these techniques to virtual settings.


Resumen Antecedentes Se estima que el duelo secundario a COVID-19 dejará cerca de 16 millones de personas afectadas mundialmente, y la prevalencia del Trastorno de Duelo Prolongado (TDP) pudiera incrementarse al 40%. Objetivo Revisar los tratamientos susceptibles de aplicar en pacientes con TDP por COVID-19. Método Se realizó la búsqueda en PUBMED y Scholar google con las palabras clave trastorno de duelo prolongado, duelo complicado, duelo y psicoterapia y tratamiento del duelo prolongado o complicado o complejo persistente. Resultados Se revisaron 50 artículos, se refirió la eficacia de la terapia interpersonal, la terapia racional emotiva del comportamiento, la terapia de apoyo, la terapia humanista, la terapia familiar sistémica, la terapia grupal, la terapia de escritura, la intervención basada en internet, y una modalidad de terapia cognitivo conductual aplicada al duelo prolongado, la terapia metacognitiva y la terapia de aceptación y compromiso. Discusión y conclusión No hay consenso sobre el uso preferencial de tratamientos psicoterapéuticos en personas con TDP por la pérdida de una familiar por COVID-19. La terapia grupal es efectiva en disminuir la intensidad del duelo no complicado, la terapia cognitivo conductual es altamente efectiva para disminuir la gravedad del duelo, la Terapia Metacognitiva diseñada específicamente para el TDP impacta positivamente en la depresión, ansiedad y calidad de vida; y la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso es útil en el restablecimiento de la espiritualidad. La psicoterapia es más eficaz cuando se combina con terapia farmacológica. Se sugiere la realización de estudios comparativos entre técnicas psicoterapéuticas para el manejo de pacientes con TDP asociado a COVID-19 y la adaptación de estas técnicas a ambientes virtuales.

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Indian J Cancer ; 2023 Mar; 60(1): 44-51
Article | IMSEAR | ID: sea-221752

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Background: Caring patients with terminal illness is one of the most challenging and difficult experiences encountered by nurses. Though they face immense grief while preparing these patients and their families to accept the illness, the grief experienced by the nurse is reported to be an insignificant entity due to their professional role and commitment to duty. On the other hand, ignoring this caring relationship can foster emotional burden and physical exhaustion among nurses leading to ineffective quality care. The present study aimed to capture the chronic grief experiences and the coping strategies of nurses caring for patients with advanced cancers. Methods: A sequential explanatory mixed-method design was adopted for the study. From September 2016 till March 2017, 50 nurses from three oncology care hospitals in Mangalore were selected using purposive sampling (homogeneous sampling). Modified grief experience inventory followed with in-depth interviews with the oncology nurses to identify their grief, work-related challenges, bereavement, and coping strategies was carried out. Quantitative analysis was carried out using SPSS version 16. Interviews were analyzed using Colaizzi抯 method of qualitative analysis, and a meta-matrix was developed to merge the results. Results: The mean numbers of nurses who experienced moderate level of grief are 83.24 (standard deviation: � 17.4, range: 51-125). Six themes emerged from the interviews were grief over circumstances, sense of powerlessness, physical and emotional exhaustion, engaging in self-controlling behaviors, self-nurturance, and compassion satisfaction. Conclusion: Nurses face unique challenges while caring for patients with end-stage cancer, but timely debriefing strategies could be further explored to improve these experiences and improve nurse抯 efficiency in providing quality care to these patients.

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Medisur ; 21(1)feb. 2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1440629

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Fundamento: al reiniciarse las actividades presenciales, las universidades acogieron a estudiantes que experimentaron pérdidas relacionadas con la Covid-19, causadas o no por la muerte, situación que merece ser tratada. Objetivo: fundamentar, desde lo conceptual y metodológico, un programa dirigido a los docentes para el asesoramiento al duelo y el afrontamiento a las pérdidas. Métodos: se realizó un análisis teórico-reflexivo a partir de la sistematización de publicaciones en idioma español e inglés de los últimos tres años. Se introdujeron como descriptores los términos: duelo, universidad, infecciones por coronavirus y asesoramiento. Se realizó un cribado de los artículos elegibles de los 76 encontrados. Se fundamentó y confeccionó un programa para el asesoramiento al duelo y afrontamiento a las pérdidas posCovid-19. Resultados: el programa consta de tres fases con indicaciones generales y específicas, susceptibles de ser modificadas al individualizarlas. Se proponen instrumentos de evaluación y técnicas de intervención. Conclusiones: el programa constituye un instrumento de orientación adecuado para que los profesores ayuden a sus estudiantes a enfrentar el duelo.


Background: when face-to-face activities restarted, the universities welcomed students who experienced losses related to Covid-19, caused or not by death, a situation that deserves to be addressed. Objective: to base, from the conceptual and methodological, a program aimed at teachers for grief counseling and facing with losses. Methods: a theoretical-reflexive analysis was carried out based on the systematization of publications in Spanish and English in the last three years. The terms: grief, university, coronavirus infections and counseling were introduced as descriptors. A screening of the eligible articles of the 76 found was carried out. A program for grief counseling and coping with post-Covid-19 losses was founded and prepared. Results: the program consists of three phases with general and specific indications, which can be modified by individualizing them. Evaluation instruments and intervention techniques are proposed. Conclusions: the program constitutes an adequate guidance instrument for teachers to help their students deal with grief.

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Rev. Psicol., Divers. Saúde ; 12(1)fev. 2023. tab
Article in Spanish, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1523158

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INTRODUÇÃO: Os cuidados paliativos neonatais estão presentes nas Unidades de Terapia Intensivas Neonatais (UTINs) como uma estratégia para garantir a qualidade de vida de bebês recém-nascidos, com uma doença que ameace a vida, e o cuidado dos familiares que os acompanham durante o internamento. OBJETIVO: Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo compreender a atuação das profissionais da Psicologia no âmbito dos cuidados paliativos neonatais. METODOLOGIA: A pesquisa utilizou o método clínicoqualitativo e foi realizada a partir de entrevistas semiestruturadas com seis psicólogas atuantes em UTIs neonatais paranaenses. RESULTADOS: Para as participantes, a Psicologia, como área constituinte da equipe multiprofissional, atua na mediação entre equipe e família, no acolhimento dos familiares e na ressignificação do processo de morte. Além das dificuldades no processo de trabalho nesse espaço. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: Evidenciou-se que, para as participantes, os cuidados paliativos são essenciais durante todo o processo de internamento dos bebês nas UTIs neonatais. Dessa forma, consideraram que o cenário foi permeado de muito afeto, carinho e cuidado, mesmo sendo atravessado por diversos desafios.


INTRODUCTION: Neonatal palliative care is present in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) as a way to ensure life quality and care for newborn babies, who suffer from life-threatening illnesses, and to care for the family members who accompany them during hospitalization. OBJECTIVE: This research aims to analyze the performance of Psychology professionals in the context of neonatal palliative care. METHODOLOGY: This study used the framework of Qualitative clinical research and it carried out semistructured interviews with six professionals working in the neonatal context in the State of Paraná. RESULTS: For the participants, Psychology, as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, acts in the mediation between the team and the family. It plays an important role in the reception of family members and in contextualizing the death process. In addition to the challenges in the work process. CLOSING REMARKS: It was evident that palliative care is essential for the participants throughout the hospitalization process in NICUs. Thus, they considered that scenario was permeated with a lot of affection, endearment and care, despite facing several challenges.


INTRODUCCIÓN: Los cuidados paliativos de recién nacidos están presentes en las Unidades de Cuidado Intensivo Neonatales (UCIN) como una estrategia para garantizar la calidad de vida y el cuidado de bebés recién nacidos, con una enfermedad que amenace la vida, y de los familiares que acompañan durante el internamiento. OBJETIVO: Esta investigación tiene como objetivo entender la actuación de los profesionales de Psicología en ámbito de los cuidados paliativos neonatales. METODOLOGÍA: La investigación ha utilizado la metodología clínico cualitativa y fue realizada a partir de entrevistas semiestructuradas con seis psicólogos actuantes en el contexto neonatal paranaense. RESULTADOS: Para las participantes la Psicología, como área constituyente del equipo multiprofesional, actúa en la mediación entre equipo y familia, en el acogimiento de los familiares y en la resignificación del proceso de muerte. Además de ser atravesada por diversas dificultades enfrentadas durante esa actuación. CONSIDERACIONES FINALES: Se ha evidenciado que, para las participantes, los cuidados paliativos son esenciales durante todo el proceso de internamiento de bebés en las UCIN. Así, han considerado que ese escenario fue permeado de mucho afecto, cariño y cuidado, aun siendo seguido de muchos desafíos.


Subject(s)
Intensive Care Units, Neonatal , Palliative Care , Neonatology
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Junguiana ; 41(3)2º sem. 2023.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1524433

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Este artigo consiste em um estudo de três casos de luto vivenciados na pandemia de covid 19. Os dois primeiros são provenientes de pesquisa de mestrado, já o terceiro é um caso clínico de uma viúva em seu primeiro ano de luto. Identificamos e discutimos, conforme as perspectivas de Jung e de autores junguianos, que o fenômeno da morte desorganiza e constela o Caos. Contudo, rituais de despedida disseminados pela cultura e pelas religiões, ou mesmo criados pelo enlutado, podem auxiliar no processo de luto, possibilitando a criação de novos sentidos para a perda vivenciada. Constatamos que, quando não é possível a vivência destes rituais, pode haver risco e impacto na saúde mental dos enlutados.


This article consists of three case studys of grief experienced during the covid-19 pandemic. The first two cases originate from a master's research, while the third is a clinical case of a widow in her first year of mourning. We identified and discussed, according to Jung's perspectives and those of Jungian authors, that the phenomenon of death disorganizes and constellates Chaos. However, rites of passage disseminated by culture and religions, or even created by the bereaved, can assist in the mourning process, enabling the creation of new meanings for the experienced loss. We found that, when the experience of these rituals is not possible, there may be risks and impact on the mental health of the bereaved.


Este artículo consiste en un estudio de tres casos de luto experimentado en la pandemia de covid-19. Los dos primeros provienen de la investigación de maestría, mientras que el tercero es un caso clínico de una viuda en su primer año de luto. Identificamos y discutimos, conforme las perspectivas de Jung y de autores junguianos, que el fenómeno de la muerte desorganiza y constela el Caos. Sin embargo, rituales de despedida diseminados por la cultura y las religiones, o incluso creados por el enlutado, pueden ayudar en el proceso de luto, posibilitando la creación de nuevos sentidos para la pérdida vivenciada. Constatamos que, cuando no es posible la vivencia de estos rituales, puede haber riesgo e impacto en la salud mental de los enlutados.


Subject(s)
Jungian Theory
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Cad. Bras. Ter. Ocup ; 31: e3213, 2023. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS, INDEXPSI | ID: biblio-1420980

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Abstract Introduction Bereavement can be characterized by the loss, through death, of a significant person. Individuals who experience bereavement can experience changes in their roles, habits, and routines. In addition, individuals can experience changes in their occupations, such as social and leisure participation and in their activities of daily living. Objective This research aimed to identify graduate students' needs and problem areas following the loss of a loved one to better inform the role of occupational therapy in assisting students during the bereavement process. Method This study utilized a mixed-methods approach. The survey developed and distributed to participants contained qualitative and quantitative data to understand better the relationship between grief, occupational participation, and academic performance. Results This study reviewed the students' needs and problem areas after losing a loved one and determined the areas that impact students' daily living. Conclusion This study demonstrated that losing a loved one affects students' academic performance and ability to perform daily activities.


Resumo Introdução O luto pode ser caracterizado pela perda, por morte de uma pessoa significativa. Indivíduos que vivenciam o luto podem experimentar mudanças em seus papéis, hábitos e rotinas. Além disso, as pessoas podem experimentar mudanças em suas ocupações, tais como na participação social, no lazer e nas atividades da vida diária. Objetivo Identificar as necessidades e áreas problemáticas dos alunos de pós-graduação após a perda de um ente querido para melhor informar o papel da terapia ocupacional na assistência aos alunos durante o processo de luto. Método Este estudo utilizou uma abordagem de métodos mistos, com dados qualitativos e quantitativos, para melhor entender a relação entre luto, a participação ocupacional e o desempenho acadêmico. Resultados as necessidades dos alunos e as áreas problemáticas após a perda de um ente querido foram revisadas e determinadas as áreas que afetam a vida diária dos alunos. Conclusão Este estudo demonstrou que a perda de um ente querido afeta o desempenho acadêmico e a capacidade dos alunos em desempenhar as suas atividades diárias.

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Cad. Saúde Pública (Online) ; 39(2): e00058022, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1421030

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a public health crisis, with increases in the number of deaths. As a result, the number of bereaved people has increased significantly. In addition, the measures adopted to control the spread of virus have triggered changes in the subjective and collective bereavement experiences. This systematic literature review aims to summarize and reinterpret the results of qualitative studies on the experience of losing family members during the pandemic by a thematic synthesis. The searches were performed in the Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and LILACS databases. Among 602 articles identified, 14 were included. Evidence was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool. Two descriptive themes related to the objective were elaborated in addition to one analytical theme, namely: "Pandemic grief: lonely and unresolved". These themes proved to be interrelated and indicate that experiences of loss in this context were negatively impacted by the imperatives of physical distance, restriction of hospital visits, technology-mediated communication, and prohibition or restriction of funerals. These changes resulted in experiences marked by feelings of loneliness and helplessness, which should be considered when planning intervention strategies that favor communication between family members with the afflicted loved one and with the health care team, enabling welcoming and creating alternatives for farewell rituals. The findings may support further research to test intervention protocols, especially to guide public policies and promote psychological support to bereaved family members after their loss.


A pandemia da COVID-19 causou uma crise de saúde pública com o aumento no número de mortes. Como resultado, o número de pessoas em luto aumentou significativamente. Além disso, as medidas adotadas com o objetivo de controlar a propagação do vírus desencadearam mudanças nas experiências subjetivas e coletivas de luto. Esta revisão sistemática da literatura teve como objetivo resumir e reinterpretar os resultados de estudos qualitativos sobre a experiência de luto devido à perda familiar durante a pandemia, por meio de uma síntese temática. As buscas foram feitas nas bases de dados Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO e LILACS. Dos 602 artigos identificados, 14 foram incluídos. As evidências foram avaliadas utilizando-se a ferramenta Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. Foram elaborados dois temas descritivos relacionados ao objetivo e um tema analítico, nomeado: "Luto pandêmico: solitário e inacabado". Esses temas mostraram-se inter-relacionados e indicam que, nesse contexto, as exigências de distância física, a restrição de visitas hospitalares, a comunicação mediada por tecnologia e a proibição ou restrição de rituais fúnebres impactaram negativamente as experiências de perda. Essas mudanças resultaram em experiências marcadas por sentimentos de solidão e desamparo, que devem ser consideradas no planejamento de estratégias de intervenção que favoreçam a comunicação entre os familiares e o ente querido acometido e com a equipe de saúde, possibilitando o acolhimento e a criação de alternativas para os rituais de despedida. Os resultados podem subsidiar novas pesquisas para testar protocolos de intervenção, especialmente para orientar políticas públicas e promover apoio psicológico ao familiar enlutado após a perda.


La pandemia de COVID-19 ha provocado una crisis de salud pública, con un aumento del número de muertes. Como consecuencia, el número de personas en duelo ha aumentado considerablemente. Además, las medidas adoptadas para controlar la propagación del virus han provocado cambios en las experiencias de duelo subjetivas y colectivas. Esta revisión sistemática de la literatura pretende resumir y reinterpretar los resultados de los estudios cualitativos sobre la experiencia de duelo por pérdida familiar durante la pandemia a través de una síntesis temática. Las búsquedas se realizaron en las bases de datos Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO y LILACS. De los 602 artículos identificados, se incluyeron 14. La evidencia se evaluó mediante la herramienta Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. Se elaboraron dos temas descriptivos relacionados con el objetivo y un tema analítico, a saber: "Duelo pandémico: solitario e inacabado". Estos temas resultaron estar interrelacionados e indican que las experiencias de pérdida en este contexto se vieron negativamente afectadas por los imperativos de la distancia física, la restricción de las visitas al hospital, la comunicación mediada por la tecnología y la prohibición o restricción de los rituales funerarios. Estos cambios se tradujeron en experiencias marcadas por sentimientos de soledad y desamparo, que deben tenerse en cuenta a la hora de planificar estrategias de intervención que favorezcan la comunicación de los familiares con el familiar afectado y con el equipo sanitario, posibilitando la acogida y creando alternativas para los rituales de despedida. Los resultados pueden respaldar nuevas investigaciones para probar protocolos de intervención, especialmente para orientar las políticas públicas y promover el apoyo psicológico al familiar en duelo tras la pérdida.

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Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science ; (12): 647-652, 2023.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-992147

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Objective:To develop a professional grief scale for medical postgraduate students(PGS-MPS) and test its reliability and validity.Methods:Based on the integrated model of professional grief, the initial item pool was formed after literature analysis, semi-structured interviews, group discussion, and 5 experts were invited to assess the relevance of the items and provided revision suggestion.A total of 506 valid questionnaires were collected.SPSS 25.0 and AMOS 26.0 were used to test its reliability and validity.Results:The PGS-MPS included 41 items, including the professional grief reaction subscale and disenfranchised grief subscale.The professional grief reaction subscale included emotional reaction (14 items), physiological and cognitive reaction (20 items), and the cumulative variance contribution rate of the two factors model was 52.908%.Disenfranchised grief subscale included 7 items, with a single dimension and a variance contribution rate of 51.730%.Confirmatory factor analysis indicated the model fitting well.The Cronbach’s α coefficients for the professional grief reaction subscale and disenfranchised grief subscale were 0.947 and 0.850, respectively.Conclusion:The PGS-MPS has good reliability and validity and can be used to evaluate professional grief of medical postgraduate students.

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Article in Portuguese | LILACS, CONASS, ColecionaSUS, SES-GO | ID: biblio-1511511

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A definição de amputação compreende a separação total ou parcial de um membro do resto do corpo, com finalidade de proporcionar alívio à dor ou evitar a morte. Apesar de ser algo ocorrido no corpo físico e de cunho reconstrutor, também pode gerar impactos psíquicos a quem vivencia. Objetivos: A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo realizar um estudo qualitativo sobre como as pessoas que sofreram amputação de membros inferiores (MMII) lidam com o processo de mudança corporal e a vivência do luto. O desenvolvimento deste estudo justifica-se pelo avanço no campo da investigação do processo associado à cirurgia de amputação e seus aspectos psicológicos. Isso possibilita uma possível contribuição para a compreensão de como esses sujeitos vivenciam o processo de luto e a reintegração de sua imagem corporal, uma vez que a amputação pode trazer consequências em diversas áreas da vida do paciente. Metodologia: O estudo foi realizado através de uma amostragem intencional, composta por seis participantes, submetidos à amputação de membros inferiores, internados em um hospital de urgências. Para isso foram realizadas duas entrevistas semiestruturadas, utilizadas em dois momentos: após a indicação clínica de amputação e no pós-operatório, após a retirada do membro. Posteriormente, as entrevistas foram analisadas por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo. Resultados e Discussão: A partir das entrevistas realizadas, emergiram diversos conteúdos emocionais. Assim, compreendeu-se que a amputação, em grande medida, assumiu um caráter traumático para os sujeitos, sobretudo considerando-se as especificidades de cada situação em particular. Conclusões: Mediante o estudo realizado, concluiu-se que o acompanhamento psicológico nesse cenário visa a manejar o impacto psicológico que a perda do membro pode ocasionar na vida do paciente, auxiliando na construção de uma nova imagem corporal, permitindo, assim, que o sujeito possa lidar com as decorrentes repercussões emocionais


The definition of amputation comprises the complete or partial separation of a limb from the rest of the body, with the purpose of providing pain relief or preventing death. Although it is something that happens in the physical body and has a reconstructive nature, it can also generate psychological impacts on those who experience it. Objectives: The objective of this research is to conduct a qualitative study on how individuals who have undergone lower limb amputations cope with the process of bodily changes and the experience of mourning. The development of this study is justified by the advancements in the field of investigation regarding the amputation surgery process and its psychological aspects. This allows for a potential contribution to the understanding of how these individuals experience the mourning process and the reintegration of their body image, as amputation can have consequences in various areas of the patient's life. Methodology: The study was conducted through intentional sampling, consisting of six participants who had undergone lower limb amputations and were hospitalized in an emergency hospital. Two semi-structured interviews were conducted, used at two moments: after the clinical indication of amputation and post-operative limb removal, and later analyzed using content analysis technique. Results and Discussion: Several emotional contents emerged from the interviews conducted. Thus, it was understood that amputation, to a great extent, assumed a traumatic character for these individuals, especially considering the specificities of each particular situation. Conclusions: Based on the conducted study, it was concluded that psychological support in this scenario aims to manage the psychological impact that limb loss can cause in the patient's life, assisting in the construction of a new body image and enabling the individual to cope with the resulting emotional repercussions


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Amputees/psychology , Postoperative Period , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Emergency Service, Hospital
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Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing ; (36): 1243-1249, 2023.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-990325

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Objective:To investigate the status of grief among maternal spouse after perinatal loss, and analyze its influencing factors, so as to provide some reference for male grief supporting strategic.Methods:Using the convenient sampling method, 180 male spouses of hospitalized women in the Department of Obstetrics from Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital from March to October 2022 were recruited. A cross-sectional survey was conducted by the general questionnaire, the Perinatal Grief Scale, the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale Ⅱ-Chinese Version, the Social Support Rating Scale, and the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire.Results:The overall score of the Perinatal Grief Scale in male spouses of women who experienced a perinatal loss was (61.57 ± 14.14) points. The score of the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale Ⅱ-Chinese Version was (121 ± 14.42) points, the score of the Social Support Rating Scale was (34.23 ± 7.21) points, and the score of the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire was (36.08 ± 7.64) points. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that participation in fetal interaction, loss of fetal age, social support and family adaptability were the main factors affecting male grief ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The grief among male spouses of women who experienced a perinatal loss is at a low level. The clinical medical staff can refer to the influencing factors and implement effective support, such as respecting the male's father status, coordinating social support resources, and improving the family's coping ability, in order to alleviate men's grief and help them return to normal life.

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Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing ; (36): 215-221, 2023.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-990163

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Objective:To investigate the current situation of expected sadness of family caregivers of first stroke patients and analyze its influencing factors, so as to provide reference for the formulation of psychological decompression intervention program for family caregivers of stroke patients.Methods:Convenience sampling method was used to conduct cross-sectional survey of 212 family caregivers of first stroke patients who were hospitalized in the First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University from March 2020 to May 2021, using general information questionnaires and Anticipatory Grief Scale and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale to investigate and anlalyzed its influencing factors.Results:The scare of anticipatory grief of the caregivers of first stroke patients was 87.93 ± 17.36. The results of multiple stepwise regression analysis showed that the age of family caregivers, psychological elasticity, the degree of relationship with patients, patients′ cognitive ability and self-care ability were the influencing factors of anticipatory grief of family caregivers of first stroke patients ( t values were -6.73 -11.77, P <0.05). Conclusions:The caregivers of first stroke patients have serious anticipatory grief. Staff should pay attention to the psychological conditions of the family caregivers and take effective measures to promote their physical and mental health.

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Psico (Porto Alegre) ; 54(1): 39961, 2023.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1526386

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O luto antecipatório coloca os familiares diante da necessidade de articular estratégias de enfrentamento em resposta às demandas nos Cuidados Paliativos. Este estudo, de abordagem qualitativa, teve como objetivo caracterizar as estratégias de enfrentamento de familiares no contexto dos Cuidados Paliativos e do luto antecipatório. Foram conduzidas entrevistas semiestruturadas com 14 familiares de pacientes em Cuidados Paliativos. Os dados foram analisados com base na Grounded Theory, com auxílio do software ATLAS.ti 7.5. Os resultados revelaram que as estratégias de enfrentamento foram atravessadas pelo processo marcado pelos significados atribuídos à morte, pelas conversações sobre esta, pelas implicações do processo de fim de vida, e pelo planejamento da morte. Observaram-se estratégias destinadas à resolução de problemas para contornar as emoções, com base nas relações interpessoais e na religiosidade/espiritualidade. Destaca-se a importância de reconhecer essas estratégias e sua expressão como indicadores do luto antecipatório, a fim de melhor subsidiar as intervenções no contexto dos cuidados paliativos


The anticipatory grief puts the relatives in front of the necessity to articulate coping strategies, in the face of the demands in the Palliative Care. This qualitative study aimed characterize the family members' strategies for coping in the context of Palliative Care and anticipatory grief. There were realized interviews with 14 relatives of patients in Palliative Care. The data were analyzed based on Grounded Theory, with assistance of ATLAS.ti 7.5. The results indicated that the strategies for coping were crossed by the process marked by the meanings assigned to death, by the conversations about this, by the implications of the end-of-life process. Strategies for solving problems were observed, to overcome emotions, based on interpersonal relationships and religiosity/spirituality. Stands out the importance of the recognition such strategies and their expression, as indicators of nticipatory grief, in order to subsidize the interventions in the palliative care context


Las demandas de los Cuidados Paliativos y el duelo anticipado ponen a los familiares ante la necesidad de articular estrategias de afrontamiento. Este estudio cualitativo tuvo como objetivo caracterizar las estrategias de afrontamiento de los miembros de la familia en el contexto de los cuidados paliativos y del duelo anticipatorio. Se realizaron 14 entrevistas a familiares de pacientes cuidadores. Los datos se analizaron en base a Grounded Theory, con la ayuda del software ATLAS.ti 7.5. Las estrategias de afrontamiento fueron atravesadas por los significados atribuidos a la muerte, por las conversaciones sobre ella, por as implicaciones del proceso del fin de la vida. Para superar las emociones se observó estrategias para la resolución de problemas, basadas en las relaciones interpersonales y la religiosidad/espiritualidad. Se destaca la importancia de reconocer tales estrategias y su expresión como indicadores de duelo anticipatorio, para mejor subsidiar intervenciones en los cuidados paliativos


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Palliative Care , Bereavement , Death , Adaptation, Psychological , Caregivers
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Psicol. reflex. crit ; 36: 9, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, INDEXPSI | ID: biblio-1440801

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Abstract Thousands of people have died of COVID-19 in El Salvador. However, little is known about the mental health of those who are mourning the loss of a loved one to COVID-19. Therefore, the objective of this study was to examine the dysfunctional grief associated with COVID-19 death among Salvadoran adults. A sample of 435 Salvadorans ( M = 29 years; SD = 8.75) who lost a family member or loved one to COVID-19 completed a digital survey using the Google Forms platform, during April 2 and 28, 2022. The results revealed that 35.1% reported clinically elevated symptoms of dysfunctional grief and among those mourners, and 25.1% also exhibited clinical levels of coronavirus anxiety. A binary logistic regression revealed that predictor variables such as COVID-19 anxiety ( p = .003), depression ( p = .021), and COVID-19 obsession ( p = .032) were significant ( χ 2 = 84.31; Nagelkerke R 2 = .242) and predict a 24.2% chance of dysfunctional bereavement.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Anxiety/epidemiology , Bereavement , Depression/epidemiology , COVID-19/psychology , Obsessive Behavior/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , El Salvador
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Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto, Online) ; 33: e3308, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, INDEXPSI | ID: biblio-1448749

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Abstract Substance use disorder (SUD) is related to several psychosocial factors, such as grief. This study aimed to find an association of SUD among bereaved individuals based on a systematic review. The research was registered in the PROSPERO platform and the following databases were used: MEDLINE, PsycNET, LILACS, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and SciELO. The Rayyan software tool was used and this study was performed under the guidelines of the PRISMA protocol. In total, 17 articles were eligible, of which more than 88% showed an association between SUD and the grieving process and almost 60% associated grief and drug use with depression and anxiety. Alcohol was the most used substance. These findings may contribute to future studies on grief and substance use and underlie the elaboration of preventive actions for drug use.


Resumo O Transtorno por Uso de Substâncias (TUS) relaciona-se a vários fatores psicossociais; como o luto. Este trabalho teve por objetivo identificar uma associação do TUS entre pessoas em processo de luto, a partir de uma revisão sistemática. A pesquisa foi registrada na plataforma PROSPERO e foram utilizadas as seguintes bases de dados: MEDLINE, PSYCNET, LILACS, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL e SciELO. Foi utilizado o software Rayyan e as etapas do protocolo PRISMA foram seguidas. Foram elegíveis 17 artigos, dos quais mais de 88% apresentaram uma associação entre o TUS e o processo de luto, e quase 60% associaram o luto e o consumo de drogas à depressão e à ansiedade. A substância mais consumida foi o álcool. Estes achados podem contribuir para futuras pesquisas na área de luto e uso de substâncias, bem como subsidiar a formulação de ações preventivas ao uso de drogas.


Resumen El Trastorno por Uso de Sustancias (TUS) está relacionado con varios factores psicosociales, como el duelo. A partir de una revisión sistemática, este trabajo se propuso identificar una asociación del TUS en personas en proceso de duelo. La investigación se registró en la plataforma PROSPERO, y se utilizaron las siguientes bases de datos: MEDLINE, PSYCNET, LILACS, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL y SciELO. Se utilizó el software Rayyan, y se siguieron los pasos del protocolo PRISMA. Diecisiete artículos fueron elegibles, de los cuales más del 88% mostraron una asociación entre el TUS y el proceso de duelo, y casi el 60% asociaron el duelo y el consumo de drogas con la depresión y la ansiedad. La sustancia más consumida fue el alcohol. Estos resultados pueden contribuir a futuras investigaciones sobre el duelo y el consumo de sustancias, además de subvencionar la formulación de acciones preventivas para el consumo de drogas.


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Humans , Bereavement , Substance-Related Disorders , Death , Drug-Seeking Behavior , Psychological Distress
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Salud colect ; 19: e4649, 2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1530373

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RESUMEN Este artículo da cuenta de una aproximación al fenómeno de duelo migratorio de las madres migrantes en Chile. Entre 2021 y 2022 se realizó un estudio cualitativo y exploratorio sustentado en el interaccionismo simbólico, en el que se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a 39 madres migrantes: 18 de origen venezolano, 11 peruano y 9 haitiano. A partir del análisis de contenido temático y de la teorización, se obtuvieron tres categorías de análisis: 1) la pérdida de los vínculos y la lejanía con el origen, 2) expectativas versus realidad y 3) validando sobreesfuerzos. Las madres migrantes manifiestan el duelo migratorio con distintos matices según su país de origen e imprimen en cada una de sus experiencias, en mayor o menor grado, el desarraigo y la ausencia de redes de apoyo como principal detonante de la tristeza que viven día a día. Esta tristeza se acrecienta al negociar su ideal de criar personalmente a sus hijos e hijas en pro de la subsistencia material para alcanzar la ansiada vida mejor, para la cual validan el sobreesfuerzo como estrategia de superación. Estas presiones traen consigo consecuencias psíquicas y físicas que impiden la elaboración del duelo migratorio, comprometiendo su salud mental y la de sus hijos e hijas.


ABSTRACT This article presents an approach to the phenomenon of migratory mourning of migrant mothers in Chile. Between 2021 and 2022, a qualitative exploratory study based on symbolic interactionism was carried out, in which semi-structured interviews were conducted with 39 migrant mothers of Venezuelan (18), Peruvian (11) and Haitian (9) origin. Based on a theoretically-informed thematic analysis, three analytical categories emerged: 1) the loss of social ties and distance to their place of origin; 2) expectations versus reality; and 3) the validation of overexertion. Migrant mothers express migratory mourning with varying levels of nuance depending on their country of origin, and to a greater or lesser degree signify their experiences in terms of uprooting and the absence of support networks, which they identify as the main cause of the sadness they experience on a daily basis. This sadness increases when they negotiate their ideals regarding the upbringing of their sons and daughters in favor of material subsistence in order to achieve the goals of a better life, and for which they justify overexertion as a strategy for improvement. These pressures bring with them psychological and physical consequences and interfere with their processes of migratory mourning, compromising their mental health and that of their children.

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