Autonomy in adolescents in palliative care and its biopsychosocial impact: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescence is a period of significant physical, psychological, and social changes, which can be intensified by the diagnosis of serious or chronic illnesses. This makes promoting autonomy in palliative care particularly challenging.

Aim

The present review aimed to identify factors and strategies that promote the autonomy of adolescents in palliative care.

Design

We conducted a systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, searching PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. This systematic review synthesized existing literature and evidence regarding communication, involvement, and psychosocial support strategies in adolescent palliative care.

Methods

The study examined various tools and

SUBMITTER: Castro AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12579122 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature