Risk factors for complicated grief among family members bereaved in intensive care unit settings: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Families of intensive care unit (ICU) decedents are at increased risk of experiencing complicated grief. However, factors associated with complicated grief in ICU and bereavement needs assessment are not available routinely. We aimed to conduct a systematic review identifying risk factors associated with complicated grief among family members of ICU decedents.

Materials and methods

MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched to identify relevant articles. Observational studies and randomised and non-randomised controlled trials were included. Studies were screened and quality appraised in duplicate. Risk of bias was assessed using Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. A narrative synthesis was undertaken.

Results

Seven studies

SUBMITTER: Sanderson EAM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8912194 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature