Citation

Hybholt L, Buus N, Erlangsen A, Berring LL. Arch. Suicide Res. 2018; ePub(ePub): 1-6.

Affiliation

d Department of Regional Health Research , University of Southern Denmark , Denmark.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2018.1509751

PMID

30142297

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To identify empirical studies of older adults (≥60) bereaved by the loss of a significant other to suicide.

METHODS: A systematic literature search in CINAHL, Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, and SCOPUS. The inclusion criteria were empirical studies investigating people bereaved by suicide at age ≥60 published in English or a Nordic language.

RESULTS: 12,871 references were identified, but after screening, no articles fulfilled the inclusion criteria.

CONCLUSION: There is a lack of research on old people bereaved by suicide. With the aim of tailoring evidence-based interventions to this group, future research should investigate whether they have particular experiences, psychosocial responses and needs, and help-seeking strategies.

Language: en

Keywords

bereavement; older adults; psychosocial support; suicide; systematic review