Memory-making interventions for children with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions and their families: A systematic review of evidence and implications for practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emotional and psychosocial support is vital for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families. Memory-making interventions, which create lasting memories, are gaining recognition, yet a comprehensive synthesis of their efficacy and scope is lacking.

Aim

To systematically review and synthesize evidence on memory-making interventions for children and young people aged 0-19 years with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions and their families in paediatric palliative and bereavement contexts.

Design

A systematic review conducted in accordance with Joanna Briggs Institute guidance for mixed-methods reviews and reported using PRISMA guidelines. Narrative synthesis was used to identify key themes related to the effectiveness,

SUBMITTER: Safarifard R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12405643 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature