Champion, Monique Jayde, and Kilcullen, Meegan (2024) Complicated Grief Following the Traumatic Loss of a Child: A Systematic Review. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying. (In Press)

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Abstract

Complicated grief is a disabling condition that occurs when the natural grief process is disturbed or prolonged. Research demonstrates that complicated grief is more prevalent following the sudden or violent loss of a child. Despite the high incidence of accidental death worldwide, little research has focused on parental grief trajectories following this form of traumatic loss. A systematic review was conducted to explore parental bereavement outcomes following accidental death. Studies were included if they specifically examined complicated grief in parents bereaved by the accidental death of their child. A total of 767 articles were identified and seven studies met the eligibility criteria for review. Poorer outcomes were identified in relation to the mode of death, relationship type, time post-loss, perceived support, perceived justice and comorbidities. Results of the current study may be used to inform the development of clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of complicated grief.

Item ID:	78703
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1541-3764
Keywords:	bereaved parents, complicated grief, grief, coping/adaptation, attachment
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Date Deposited:	16 May 2023 04:05
FoR Codes:	52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5203 Clinical and health psychology > 520302 Clinical psychology @ 100%
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