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Grieving the loss of a pet: a qualitative systematic review
Citation
Cleary, M and West, S and Thapa, DK and Westman, M and Vesk, K and Kornhaber, R, Grieving the loss of a pet: a qualitative systematic review, Death Studies ISSN 0748-1187 (2021) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1080/07481187.2021.1901799
Abstract
Animal owners who experience the death of a beloved family pet or companion animal may experience feelings of grief and loss that are synonymous with the death of a human. This systematic review synthesized 19 qualitative papers from 17 studies that explored the psychosocial impact of bereavement and grieving the loss of a pet. The analysis revealed five themes: Their Relationship; Their Grief; Their Guilt; Their Supports; and Their Future. By looking beyond grief, health professionals can respond to bereaved pet owners the same way they would for other forms of human bereavement and provide the necessary support to transition bereavement.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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| Keywords: | grieving, loss, pets, qualitative, systematic review |
| Research Division: | Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Nursing |
| Research Field: | Mental health nursing |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Public health (excl. specific population health) |
| Objective Field: | Mental health |
| UTAS Author: | Cleary, M (Professor Michelle Cleary) |
| UTAS Author: | West, S (Dr Sancia West) |
| UTAS Author: | Thapa, DK (Mr Deependra Thapa) |
| UTAS Author: | Kornhaber, R (Dr Rachel Kornhaber) |
| ID Code: | 144122 |
| Year Published: | 2021 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 4 |
| Deposited By: | Nursing |
| Deposited On: | 2021-04-22 |
| Last Modified: | 2021-09-30 |
| Downloads: | 8 View Download Statistics |
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