[Assessing Complicated Grief: A Systematic Literature Review]. / Komplizierte Trauer erfassen: Ein systematischer Review.

OBJECTIVE: To give an overview of English and German speaking bereavement measurements for difficulties in the grieving process and complicated grief. METHOD: Systematic literature review. RESULTS: 22 measures were identified. They are categorised into general, specialized and pre-death measurements. All scales proved to have predominantly good psychometric properties. DISCUSSION: Dozens of measures of grieving have been proposed internationally. Only 3 general and 3 specialized scales are available in German language. CONCLUSION: Up to date no scale exists in German language to assess bereavement difficulties prior to death.