What is Life review - Meaning and definition

Published by Roberto Wenk. Reviewed by Alison Ramsey. Last updated date: January 8, 2019.

A progressive return of the memories of past experience in search of meaning and in striving for emotional resolution.

Fraser Health. Psychosocial Care. Hospice Palliative Care Program. Symptom Guidelines.Definitions. Internet. Accessed on August 12, 2011.

Published by Roberto Wenk. Reviewed by Alison Ramsey. Last updated date: January 8, 2019.

Life review techniques can help patients identify points of meaning, important issues of legacy, and unresolved issues of the past, such as remorse, unfulfilled ambitions, or guilt.
Life review helps to make a connection with those that are living on.

The patient in the dying role may wish to pass on their life story, wisdom or experience (such as a recipe), and roles, such as leading the family business. They may also want to settle troubled relationships by saying “I love you,” and so on. This is fulfilling to both the patient and the loved ones.

Knight SJ, Emanuel LL. Loss, Bereavement and Adaptation. Emanuel LL, Librach SL (Ed). Palliative Care – Core Skills and Clinical Competencies. 2nd ed, St.Louis (MO), Elsevier, 2011, pp. 242-254.

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