• Rieko Muta, Makiko Sanjo, Mitsunori Miyashita, Rieko Wakabayashi, Etsuko Ando, Tatsuya Morita, Satoru Tsuneto, and Yasuo Shima.
• Department of Adult Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Bunri University of Hospitality, Saitama, Japan rieko-muta@bunri-c.ac.jp.
• Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2014 Aug 1; 31 (5): 485-94.

BackgroundThere is no standardized method by which bereavement care is offered by hospice/palliative care units (PCUs) in Japan.AimTo evaluate bereavement services provided by hospice/PCUs and clarify demands for bereavement care.DesignQualitative design based on semistructured interviews and content analysis.Setting/ParticipantsForty-four bereaved family members of patients with cancer who died in 9 PCUs in 4 regions.ResultsMemorial services were positively evaluated for the following variables: reunion and interaction with staff; the service's relaxed atmosphere; staff attentiveness; suitable location; suitable timing; program content; and interaction with other bereaved families. Memorial cards were positively evaluated regarding the level of concern shown by the staff and the personalized card. Respondents indicated their desire for a care system, a bereaved family care program, and information services.© The Author(s) 2013.

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