Relevance and consequence of economic and social resources of severely ill persons and their informal caregivers at the end-of-life: a systematic review of qualitative studies

Severely ill persons and their informal caregivers face major emotional, practical, and organizational challenges at the end of life, and the extent of their burden is closely linked to available economic and social resources. Informal caregivers, who both provide and need support, require targeted professional and peer interventions to manage these demands and protect their well-being. Compassionate Communities appear to be a possible approach to reducing psychological burden, social isolation, and caregiver overload.