O USO DA TECNOLOGIA DIGITAL EM SITUAÇÕES DE LUTO: Uma revisão sistemática de literatura (2014-2024)

This study aims to explore the literature on the use of digital technology in bereavement situations, seeking to understand possible repercussions and their effects on bereaved individuals. To this end, the methodology employed was a Systematic Literature Review conducted in the Scielo, Medline/PubMed, Lilacs, and BVS databases, using the following Health Sciences Descriptors: (1) Bereavement AND Digital Technology (2) Bereavement AND Artificial Intelligence (3) Grief AND Digital Technology (4) Grief AND Artificial Intelligence (5) Bereavement AND Technology (6) Bereavement AND Artificial Intelligence focusing on publications from 2014 to 2024. A total of 41 articles were identified, of which 9 were selected for analysis and discussion. The results indicate that this is still a highly controversial topic, suggesting the potential for digital technology to serve as resources that may positively contribute to the grieving process, particularly in maintaining bonds. However, it may also be harmful, especially for individuals experiencing complications in their grieving process. In light of this, it is concluded that caution is necessary when using digital technologies as mediators in the grieving process. Furthermore, professional support by trained specialists is essential in this mediation. Additionally, the study underscores the need for further research in this field, given the significant and growing impact that digital technology already has—and will increasingly have—on human life.