Grief and bereavement of family and friends around medical assistance in dying: scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The increase in the number of jurisdictions legalising medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has contributed to a growth in the number of family and friends who may face unique elements of grief and bereavement. The aim of this study was to review the literature of grief and bereavement of family and friends following MAiD, and to summarise findings for the development of community resources and programming.

Methods

We performed a scoping review with workshop consultation of stakeholders. Six electronic databases and the grey literature were searched for qualitative, quantitative and review articles. Content-analytical techniques and multidisciplinary discussions led to the development of concepts and a conceptual framework.

Results

Twenty-eight articles met t

SUBMITTER: Yan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10803956 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature