TY - JOUR T1 - End is just the beginning: involvement of bereaved next of kin in qualitative research JF - BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care JO - BMJ Support Palliat Care DO - 10.1136/bmjspcare-2021-003362 SP - bmjspcare-2021-003362 AU - Bronwen Warner AU - Alice Harry AU - Stephen Brett AU - Mary Wells AU - David B Antcliffe Y1 - 2021/10/10 UR - http://spcare.bmj.com/content/early/2021/10/10/bmjspcare-2021-003362.abstract N2 - Dear Sir/Madam,We should focus more research on understanding the experiences of bereaved loved ones following death of an older person in hospital using qualitative research methods. Almost half the UK population die in hospital and more than two thirds of these are aged 75 years or more.1 In the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen high mortality rates for our most frail patients2 and especially challenging end of life experiences for their loved ones.3Friends and family are an essential support network for older frail patients. Bereaved loved ones may be the only way to access the experiences of patients who … ER -