Perspectives, attitudes and experiences of introducing noninvasive medical technologies in end-of-life care: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a strong tradition for withdrawing medical equipment from patients receiving end-of-life (EOL) care. However, the introduction of new noninvasive medical equipment could be acceptable provided that it improves the quality of care and patient comfort.

Objectives

We aimed to systematically map published studies of the perspectives, attitudes and experiences of health care professionals, dying patients, and their next of kin, about introducing noninvasive medical technology in end-of-life care.

Design

We conducted a scoping review. On January 27, 2025, systematic searches of five databases were carried out (Medline (EBSCO), CINAHL, Embase, Academic Search Elite, and Cochrane Library CDSR). Inclusion criteria were empirical studies published in English

SUBMITTER: Hov L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12482546 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature