Relational nature of decision-making between patients with advanced illness and their caregivers in palliative care: a systematic review and narrative synthesis
Mutual disclosure between patients with advanced illness in palliative care and their caregivers could be beneficial to avoid delays in decision-making. Decision-support interventions in palliative care should be designed to both protect patient autonomy and facilitate caregiver support.
Authors
- Geraldine Foley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7952-9246)
- David Mockler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6171-8751)
- Cathal Walsh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6599-9562)
- Emer Guinan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9715-146X)
- Regina Mcquillan
- Aaron C. Kennedy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1824-4113)
- Karen M. Ryan
Institutions
- University College Dublin (IE)
- Trinity College Dublin (IE)
- Beaumont Hospital (IE)
- Irish Hospice Foundation (IE)
- All Ireland Institute for Hospice and Palliative Care (IE)
- St. James's Hospital (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
- Published
- 2025-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2025-005783
- Primary Topic
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Trinity College Dublin