Family participation in dignity interventions for patients with cancer receiving palliative care: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cancer patients face significant physical and psychological challenges, often requiring assistance due to limited self-care and mobility. As primary caregivers, families play a critical role in their support. Recent research has highlighted family participation in dignity interventions aimed at enhancing dignity, value, and meaning in life, especially for terminal-stage patients. However, there is a lack of comprehensive synthesis and evaluation of the specific characteristics of family participation in these interventions.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. We conducted a systematic search across nine databases, including PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ProQuest, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, China

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12590033 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature