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World J Clin Cases. Jun 6, 2025; 13(16): 98271
Published online Jun 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i16.98271
Territories of mourning: Addressing submerged problems of grief through multidisciplinary care
Giuseppe Marano, Marianna Mazza
Giuseppe Marano, Marianna Mazza, Department of Neurosciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome 00168, Italy
Co-first authors: Giuseppe Marano and Marianna Mazza
Author contributions: Marano G and Mazza M designed the study and wrote the manuscript. They contributed equally as co-first authors; all authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Marianna Mazza, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 8 Largo A Gemelli, Rome 00168, Italy. mariannamazza@hotmail.com
Received: June 22, 2024
Revised: December 20, 2024
Accepted: January 7, 2025
Published online: June 6, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Psychological work focusing on mourning is directed towards the patient in terms of accepting the illness and the end-of-life process, towards family members in terms of accepting the illness of their loved one and later dealing with the grieving process, and towards healthcare professionals in terms of preventing burnout, who are exposed daily to the inherent suffering in their work. Healing caregivers and preventing burnout among healthcare professionals in hospice settings require specific strategies, such as emotional support, adequate training, workload management, regular supervision and debriefing, and the creation of a supportive environment through a team-based approach.