End-of-life sedation and spousal grief: Exploring bereavement narratives with and without continuous deep sedation.

Date publication

octobre 2025

Journal

Palliative care and social practice

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr BACQUE Marie-Frédérique

Tous les auteurs :
Sani L, Chemrouk Y, Ducos M, Gauthier P, Bacqué MF

Lien Pubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/41112686

Résumé

Spousal loss is a profoundly challenging experience, often leading to heightened risks of anxiety, depression, and prolonged grief. In the context of cancer, bereavement is further complicated by the caregiving role and the emotional toll of anticipating the end of life. Palliative care plays a crucial role in alleviating suffering, with Continuous Deep Sedation Until Death (CDSUD) being one approach to managing end-of-life distress. However, the impact of CDSUD on the grieving process remains underexplored.

Mots clés

cancer, continuous deep sedation until death, grief, palliative care, spouse

Référence

Palliat Care Soc Pract. 2025 10 14;19:26323524251356301