Experiences of suicide bereavement: a qualitative study exploring the role of the GP.

摘要: Background Suicide is a major public health issue. GPs are often on the front line in responding to suicide. They called support individuals and families aftermath of suicide yet there dearth research, particularly from patients’ perspectives, how provide optimal care for those grieving primary setting. Aim To improve GP management bereavement by exploring lived experiences affected individuals, focusing GP’s involvement grief process. Design setting A qualitative approach was adopted using focus group interviews with groups at three locations across Ireland. Method Support were contacted letter. Fifteen interested participants formed groups. Interviews audiorecorded transcripts analysed thematically framework method. Results Three themes dominated: need acknowledgement — loss life deceased; role stigma loss; proactive provision direction during journey. The identified as ideally positioned community cater needs bereaved. Conclusion can result prolonged, complex generating specific patient needs. Stigma may function barrier help seeking. should consider initiating contact Recommendations have been made their