Grief Reaction and Prolonged Grief Disorder

Overview

4.8 out of 5 (763 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

14 Nov 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Grief is a natural and universal response to the loss of a loved one. The grief experience is not a state but a process. Most individuals recover adequately within a year after the loss; however, when individuals experience an extension of the standard grieving process, they are said to be experiencing prolonged grief disorder, thought to result from failure to transition from acute to integrated grief. Symptoms of acute grief include tearfulness, sadness, and insomnia—typically requiring no treatment. Intense grief may trigger other medical concerns, including the acute onset of myocardial infarction, especially in those with higher cardiovascular risk. This activity reviews the evaluation of patients suffering from a grief reaction, prolonged grief disorder, and the role of the interprofessional team in helping patients deal with the loss of a loved one.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Differentiate between the normal grief process and prolonged grief disorder, recognizing the key distinctions and criteria for each.

  • Screen for risk factors that may predispose patients to prolonged grief.

  • Apply evidence-based treatments and therapeutic approaches in managing prolonged grief disorder, tailoring them to the individual patient's needs.

  • Improve care coordination among interprofessional team members when planning therapy to optimize patient outcomes.

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