Interventions for raising public awareness on end-of-life, death, and grief: A scoping review

This scoping review aimed to map and synthesize the evidence on interventions aimed at improving the general population's grief and death literacy. Adhering to PRISMA-ScR guidelines, 11 databases were searched for peer-reviewed studies focusing on the training provided to the general public to improve death and grief literacy. Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria. The training programs found in these studies aim to raise awareness and promote best practices in assisting bereaved individuals by targeting various community segments, such as individuals from educational settings, caregivers, volunteers, and patients. The most frequently addressed topics include palliative care and the grieving process. Most training programs rely on interactive teaching methods, and half incorporate introspective exercises on grief. A variety of health professionals and educational staff were involved in each of the training programs. Further studies are necessary to assess the effectiveness of these programs and identify the best practices.