Many studies on spiritual care in palliative care are performed in the US, leaving other
continents unexplored. The objective of this systematic review is to map the recent studies …

Background The increased life expectancy of people with intellectual disability intensifies
the need for age‐specific support. Research on effects of support strategies on quality of life …

This article reaffirms the value and flexibility of the nominal group technique (NGT) when
conducting qualitative focus groups (QFGs). In the project that will be discussed, the …

Context Advance care planning (ACP) is defined as a person-centered, ongoing process of
communication that facilitates patients' understanding, reflection, and discussion of goals …

Background Advance care planning (ACP) is the process of discussing and documenting
wishes and preferences for future care. Research about ACP for people with intellectual …

Background: The cognitive and communication challenges experienced by people with
intellectual disability present difficulties for health professionals, particularly in the face of …

Background: Understanding the preferences for end-of-life (EOL) care is imperative in
providing quality care to patients with life-threatening illness. However, it is difficult for …

Background Population‐based data are presented on the nature of dying in intellectual
disability services. Methods A retrospective survey was conducted over 18 months with a …

Background Advance care planning (ACP) is a process in which professionals, patients and
their relatives discuss wishes and options for future care. ACP in the palliative phase …

Background: People with diagnoses of intellectual disability or serious mental illness have
higher mortality rates due to physical comorbidities; better understanding is needed to guide …