Narrating Final Memories From Spousal Loss: The Role of Place and Quality of Death

Conclusions: Final memories are carried with the bereaved long after their loss. Positive final memories appear to stem from witnessing a comfortable, medically appropriate death outside of a hospital setting. End-of-life 'that is' between care and aligned with patients' values for place and treatment may be critical for spouses' formation of constructive final memories and bereavement adjustment.PMID:37776113 | DOI:10.1177/10499091231204965
Source: The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research