RAMBLINGS FROM THE TRENCHES: A CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE ON THANATOLOGICAL RESEARCH

Is thanatological research helpful in clinical practice, or do clinicians feel researchers are from some "other planet"? Written from the perspective of two practicing clinicians, this article explores the problems and potential of research to enhance clinical practice in end-of-life and b...

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Published inDeath studies Vol. 24; no. 7; pp. 569 - 584
Main Author Jordan, Ben Wolfe, John R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Informa UK Ltd 01.10.2000
Taylor & Francis LLC
Subjects
Bereavement
Caregivers - psychology
Counseling
Death & dying
Family (Sociological Unit)
Family - psychology
Fathers
Females
Grade 4
Grief
Health technology assessment
Hospitals
Humans
Juvenile Justice
Mothers
Nurses
Program Development
Regional Schools
Researchers
Social Support
Social Support Groups
Suicide - psychology
Thanatology
Volunteer Training
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Summary:Is thanatological research helpful in clinical practice, or do clinicians feel researchers are from some "other planet"? Written from the perspective of two practicing clinicians, this article explores the problems and potential of research to enhance clinical practice in end-of-life and bereavement care. Using a case example as a starting point, the article highlights important choice points where good research could assist the clinician. It also discusses several domains of theory and research where advances in knowledge are likely to be particularly helpful to caregivers "in the trenches." Finally, some of the barriers to dissemination of new information to practitioners are described, and suggestions for reducing these barriers are discussed.
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ISSN:0748-1187
1091-7683
DOI:10.1080/07481180050132785