"Bereavement" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Refers to the whole process of grieving and mourning and is associated with a deep sense of loss and sadness.
| Descriptor ID |
D001601
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.470.142
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| Concept/Terms |
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Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Bereavement".
Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Bereavement".
This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Bereavement" by people in this website by year, and whether "Bereavement" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2005 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2012 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2020 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Below are the most recent publications written about "Bereavement" by people in Profiles.
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Parental Attitudes Towards Palliative Care in Pediatric Oncology: Insights From Bereaved Families. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2025 Jan; 69(1):e27-e36.
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Development of loneliness and social isolation after spousal loss: A systematic review of longitudinal studies on widowhood. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2025 Jan; 73(1):253-265.
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Development and Piloting of a Bereaved Care Partner Survey to Inform Quality Improvement in ALS Supportive Care. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2024 Nov; 68(5):467-476.e2.
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Supporting the Family After the Death of a Child or Adolescent. Pediatrics. 2023 Dec 01; 152(6).
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Trajectories of depressive symptoms early in the course of bereavement: Patterns, psychosocial factors and risk of prolonged grief. Stress Health. 2024 Jun; 40(3):e3340.
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"My Home Away From Home": Community Support for International Pediatric and Young Adult Patients and Their Families in End-of-Life Care and Bereavement. J Palliat Med. 2024 Jul; 27(7):959-963.
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A Time of Healing: Can Social Engagement After Bereavement Reduce Trajectories of Depression After the Death of a Child? J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2023 10 09; 78(10):1717-1726.
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Bereavement, Memorial Attendance, and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Longitudinal Results from the Nurses' Health Study. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2023 12; 31(12):1045-1057.
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Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Widows' Experiences of Grief, Identity, and Support: A Qualitative Study of Relationships Following the Loss of a Spouse or Partner. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2023 05 26; 78(6):1039-1050.
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Advance Care Planning and Parent-Reported End-of-Life Outcomes in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Am J Perinatol. 2024 05; 41(S 01):e1657-e1667.