{"title":"Cancer, Corruption, and the Call for Compassionate Governance.","authors":"Richard Ian Mark T Necosia","doi":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2566672","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15524256.2025.2566672","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45992,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145187140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Human Side of Cancer Care: A Decade in Medical Oncology Social Work.","authors":"Vincent Luong","doi":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2540799","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15524256.2025.2540799","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45992,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144785600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lessons Learned Teaching Loss.","authors":"E Goldblatt Hyatt, Tangela Sawyerr","doi":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2528035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15524256.2025.2528035","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45992,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144555229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editor's Introduction.","authors":"Ellen L Csikai","doi":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2561469","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15524256.2025.2561469","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45992,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care","volume":"21 3","pages":"171"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145276111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Celestial Bodies.","authors":"Tarek Zieneldien","doi":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2535981","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2535981","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45992,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"179"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144650823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ha-Linh Quach, Jeremy Lim-Soh, Nur Diyana Bte Azman, Rahul Malhotra
{"title":"The Effect of Positive Experiences of Caregiving on Post-Loss Depressive Symptoms and Prolonged Grief Symptoms Among Family Caregivers.","authors":"Ha-Linh Quach, Jeremy Lim-Soh, Nur Diyana Bte Azman, Rahul Malhotra","doi":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2515843","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2515843","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While family caregiving can be a rewarding experience, caregivers can be predisposed to greater post-loss psychological distress. This study examined the effect of positive experiences of caregiving on post-loss depressive symptoms and prolonged grief symptoms among bereaved caregivers of older adults. It also tested for the moderating effect of positive experiences of caregiving on the relationship of pre-loss depressive symptoms with both post-loss outcomes. Data were collected from 42 caregivers interviewed before and after the death of the older care recipients, using measures for depressive symptoms, prolonged grief disorder (post-loss), and positive experiences of caregiving (pre-loss). Multivariable linear regression indicated that more positive experiences of caregiving were associated with higher post-loss depressive symptoms and prolonged grief symptoms. More positive experiences of caregiving also strengthened the detrimental association of pre-loss depressive symptoms with prolonged grief symptoms. Caregivers with more positive experiences of caregiving may be vulnerable to elevated post-loss psychological distress. Healthcare providers and social workers should not assume that caregivers with positive experiences are coping well with bereavement and ensure that they receive adequate mental health support.</p>","PeriodicalId":45992,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"184-208"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144486578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Layers of Challenge: Rural Hospice Social Workers' Lived Experiences, Secondary Trauma, and Anticipatory Grief Through and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Jessica Curd, Barbara Pierce, Michin Hong, Jessica Lee, Thu Suong Thi Nguyen","doi":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2560829","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2560829","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the lived experiences of hospice social workers who supported dying persons, their families, and caregivers in rural settings during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The study included focus groups with 17 social workers from rural hospice organizations in Indiana. Of particular focus of the examination were the layers of identity and oppression that affected the work of social workers. Key themes identified include feelings of disconnection, grief over the loss of normalcy, diminished hero status, a false sense of security, closer peer relationships but increased distance from organizational leadership, and systemic barriers. Additionally, the study measured anticipatory grief and secondary trauma levels using the Anticipatory Grief Scale (AGS) and Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale (STSS). Findings indicated that participants experienced moderate to high levels of secondary traumatic stress, while anticipatory grief remained comparatively low. The findings underscored the distinct challenges these professionals encounter, including exposure to trauma and significant disparities in patient health and available resources. This research underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by hospice social workers and caregivers, particularly in rural settings and during times of crisis.</p>","PeriodicalId":45992,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"209-235"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Terminal Justice: Where Compassionate Care Meets Capital Punishment.","authors":"Shivani Kaushik","doi":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2549281","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2549281","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45992,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"180-183"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"By A Thousand Miracles, and More.","authors":"Zhaohui Su","doi":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2471863","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2471863","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45992,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"173-174"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143517009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Grammar of Grief in Three Dialects.","authors":"Awu Isaac Oben","doi":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2507608","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15524256.2025.2507608","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45992,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care","volume":" ","pages":"177-178"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}