scholarly journals Influences on Care Preferences of Older People with Advanced Illness: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 1031-1039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon N. Etkind ◽  
Anna E. Bone ◽  
Natasha Lovell ◽  
Irene J. Higginson ◽  
Fliss E. M. Murtagh
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older People ◽  
Advanced Illness ◽  
Thematic Synthesis

scholarly journals The impacts and effectiveness of support for people bereaved through advanced illness: A systematic review and thematic synthesis

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 871-888 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Harrop ◽  
Fiona Morgan ◽  
Mirella Longo ◽  
Lenira Semedo ◽  
Jim Fitzgibbon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Models Of Care ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Advanced Illness ◽  
Bereavement Support ◽  
Quantitative Evidence ◽  
Thematic Synthesis ◽  
Qualitative Evidence ◽  
The Impact

Background: Bereavement support is a key component of palliative care, with different types of support recommended according to need. Previous reviews have typically focused on specialised interventions and have not considered more generic forms of support, drawing on different research methodologies. Aim: To review the quantitative and qualitative evidence on the effectiveness and impact of interventions and services providing support for adults bereaved through advanced illness. Design: A mixed-methods systematic review was conducted, with narrative synthesis of quantitative results and thematic synthesis of qualitative results. The review protocol is published in PROSPERO ( www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero , CRD42016043530). Data sources: The databases MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Social Policy and Practice were searched from 1990 to March 2019. Studies were included which reported evaluation results of bereavement interventions, following screening by two independent researchers. Study quality was assessed using GATE checklists. Results: A total of 31 studies were included, reporting on bereavement support groups, psychological and counselling interventions and a mix of other forms of support. Improvements in study outcomes were commonly reported, but the quality of the quantitative evidence was generally poor or mixed. Three main impacts were identified in the qualitative evidence, which also varied in quality: ‘loss and grief resolution’, ‘sense of mastery and moving ahead’ and ‘social support’. Conclusion: Conclusions on effectiveness are limited by small sample sizes and heterogeneity in study populations, models of care and outcomes. The qualitative evidence suggests several cross-cutting benefits and helps explain the impact mechanisms and contextual factors that are integral to the support.

scholarly journals Control and Context Are Central for People With Advanced Illness Experiencing Breathlessness: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 140-155.e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha Lovell ◽  
Simon N. Etkind ◽  
Sabrina Bajwah ◽  
Matthew Maddocks ◽  
Irene J. Higginson
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Advanced Illness ◽  
Thematic Synthesis
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