Considerations of equity in the development of tools that identify and respond to end-of-life carer support needs: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Informal caregivers are essential in supporting end-of-life patients at home but are often ill-prepared for the carer role. There is growing interest in the development of tools to assess caregiver support needs and a recognised need for a greater focus on addressing inequities in end-of-life care. We plan to undertake a scoping review of available literature to (1) identify and describe tools developed to assess the support needs of informal caregivers in end-of-life care; (2) report on any inequities and under-represented groups in tool development and use.

Methods and analysis

The review will conform to best practice methodological guidance (Joanna Briggs Institute) for scoping reviews. The search strategy will target published and unpublished studies using a

SUBMITTER: Brooks J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11624752 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature