Perceptions and experiences of clinicians and correctional officers facilitating palliative care for people in prison: A systematic review and meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the number of people ageing in prison with complex healthcare needs continues to increase, so does the need for palliative care in the restrictive prison context. Palliative care for people in prison is facilitated by correctional officers, and prison- and hospital-based clinicians. A collective analysis of existing research to identify common experiences of these stakeholders globally has not been completed.

Aim

To explore the perceptions and experiences of correctional officers and prison- and hospital-based clinicians who facilitate palliative care for people in prison.

Design

A systematic review and meta-synthesis.

Data sources

Keywords and subject headings related to palliative care and prisons were used to search seven databases with no time

SUBMITTER: Schaefer I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11490060 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature