Prevalence and predictors of prolonged grief disorder, anxiety and depression in bereaved ALS family caregivers: a national survey of distress and support needs after bereavement

Caregivers may be distressed for a long time. Healthcare professionals should offer information about ALS to bereaved caregivers and screen caregivers for PGD, anxiety, depression, and coping style to offer targeted interventions post bereavement. Future longitudinal studies should investigate predictors for post-loss psychological distress including pre-loss anxiety/depression and formal care.