Background: The aims of this study were to (i) conceptualize dimensions of a good death in
Japanese cancer care,(ii) clarify the relative importance of each component of a good death …

The aim of this study was to develop a measure for evaluating good death from the
bereaved family member's perspective, and to examine the validity and reliability of the …

BACKGROUND: Few epidemiological studies have examined complicated grief in the
general population, especially in Asian countries. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the …

One of the most important goals of palliative care is achieving a “good death” or a “good
dying process.” The primary aim of this study was to identify the components of a Japanese …

Surveying bereaved family members could enhance the quality of end-of-life cancer care in
inpatient palliative care units (PCUs). We systematically reviewed nationwide …

Purpose To explore the associations between place of death and quality of death and dying
and caregiver burden in terminally ill patients with cancer and their families. Methods Two …

Background Complicated grief, which is often under-recognized and under-treated, can lead
to substantial impairment in functioning. The Brief Grief Questionnaire (BGQ) is a 5-item self …

Background People with heart failure report various symptoms and show a trajectory of
periodic exacerbations and recoveries, where each exacerbation event may lead to death …

Palliative care for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in the outpatient setting is
important. The aims of this study were 1) to identify symptom prevalence and intensity in …

Context Few studies have explored the clinical significance of the family's presence or
absence at the moment of a patient's death and meaningful communication (saying …