Key themes and approaches in palliative and end-of-life care education for the general public: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Families, friends, and communities play a vital role in supporting individuals facing declining health, caregiving duties, loss, or grief, especially with the growing desire to die at home. The general public can significantly impact end-of-life care and offer essential support mechanisms. This review aimed to explore and identify key educational components related to palliative and end-of-life care for citizens, volunteers, and the general public.

Methods

A mixed-method systematic review was conducted, incorporating four electronic databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library) and grey literature searches, and quality was assessed using Hawker et al.'s (2002) critical appraisal checklists.

Results

Twenty studies published between 2011 and

SUBMITTER: Seckin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12333110 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature