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With a growing focus on public health approaches to bereavement support, it is important to further understand factors which healthcare workers (HCW) can influence regarding bereavement experiences for families. The study aim was to describe the experience of people bereaved following a death in Sydney Local Health District (SLHD), with particular focus on people\u2019s awareness and experience of available supports and the perceived impact of healthcare interactions on bereavement experiences.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S1478951525100837_sec2b\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study used semi-structured qualitative interviews (n = 15) to explore the experiences of bereaved people. These were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using a Reflexive Thematic Analysis approach.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S1478951525100837_sec3c\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Themes were generated showing the ways in which healthcare and bereavement experiences are mediated by personal interactions; that information and its delivery are central to shaping experiences; and the impacts of healthcare and government system issues on experiences of care and access to support. Attention to these factors may positively impact end-of-life care and subsequent bereavement experiences.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"S1478951525100837_sec4d\">\n                    <jats:title>Significance of results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>It is illuminating to consider the results in light of proposed public health approaches to bereavement. Our findings assist in understanding the role that HCWs have in supporting preparation for death, providing care with the potential to prevent negative bereavement outcomes, and offering short-term bereavement support. This is key in planning models that acknowledge the essential role HCWs play within public health approaches to bereavement support. Findings can inform education and training in healthcare, with a focus on approaches that affirm dignity and positive relationships, ensure sensitive and timely information provision, and enhance skilled communication. 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