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Empower-grief for relatives of cancer patients: Implementation And findings from an exploratory randomized controlled trial

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datacite.subject.fosCiências Sociais::Psicologia
datacite.subject.sdg03:Saúde de Qualidade
dc.contributor.authorDias Neto, David Manuel
dc.contributor.authorCoelho, Alexandra
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Ana Nunes
dc.contributor.authorGarcia-Marques, Teresa
dc.contributor.authorAlbuquerque, Sara
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-25T18:20:59Z
dc.date.available2025-07-25T18:20:59Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractGrief reactions among relatives of palliative care patients are often overlooked, with most interventions targeting Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) rather than its prevention. Few interventions have been developed for individuals at risk. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Empower-Grief, a selective intervention designed to address early problematic grief reactions and to explore predictors of its effectiveness. This exploratory randomized controlled trial (RCT) compared Empower-Grief with Treatment as Usual (TAU) among relatives or caregivers of palliative and oncological patients at risk of developing PGD. A total of 46 participants were assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and six months later. The primary outcome was PGD symptoms, with additional measures including anxiety, depression, coping strategies, attachment style, psychological flexibility, post-traumatic growth, social support, and therapeutic alliance. The final analyses indicate equivalence between Empower-Grief and TAU, suggesting that both interventions yielded comparable outcomes in reducing PGD symptoms and associated psychological distress. The initial symptoms and therapeutic alliance were predictors of the results in both post- and follow-up moments. This study contributes to the evidence on grief interventions in palliative care, highlighting the importance of structured support for bereaved caregivers. While Empower-Grief demonstrated comparable effectiveness to TAU, its lower intensity, ease of training, and application make it a promising treatment option.eng
dc.identifier.citationNeto, D. D., Coelho, A., Silva, A. N. d., Marques, T. G., & Albuquerque, S. (2025). Empower- Grief for relatives of cancer patients: Implementation and findings from an exploratory randomized controlled trial. Behavioral Sciences, 15(7), 972. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15070972
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/13578
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.relation.hasversionhttps://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/15/7/972
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectProlonged grief disorder
dc.subjectPalliative care
dc.subjectEmpower-Grief
dc.subjectPsychological intervention
dc.subjectBereavement
dc.titleEmpower-grief for relatives of cancer patients: Implementation And findings from an exploratory randomized controlled trialpor
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oaire.citation.titleBehavioral Sciences
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