Family Experiences, Needs, and Perceptions in Home-Based Hospice Care for Patients With Terminal Cancer: Meta-Synthesis and Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Home-based hospice care offers patients with terminal cancer the comfort of receiving care in a familiar environment while enabling family members to provide personalised support. Despite the critical role families play, the literature remains underexplored in terms of their experiences, needs, and perceptions. A robust qualitative synthesis is needed to inform improvements in palliative care services.

Objective

This meta-synthesis aims to systematically review and synthesize qualitative evidence regarding the experiences, needs, and perceptions of family caregivers in home-based hospice care for patients with terminal cancer. The goal is identifying key themes that can improve caregiver support and service delivery.

Methods

A systematic search was conducte

SUBMITTER: Deng XM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12202240 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature