Background: There has been an emerging trend of adopting a death doula, a non-medical
advocate and guide for people at the end of life and their families. While there has been …

Abstract 'Death Doulas' have emerged as a relatively new role supporting dying people and
their family members; however there is a lack of clarity around how the role is enacted, and …

Background: Death doulas have gained greater attention recently by offering psychosocial,
spiritual and other non-clinical support for patients with time-limiting diseases, including their …

The role of the death doula became apparent during the first Dying2Learn Massive Open
Online Course in 2016. A death doula is a non-medical guide and advocate, who provides …

The purpose of this research project was to explore and understand the emerging role,
education, skills and services of death doulas in Saskatchewan. A review of the literature …

The death doula (DD) role has emerged over the past few years and has established itself in
the end-of-life care arena. While consensus has not been reached on an agreed definition of …

Current health and social care systems do not always meet the needs of the dying in our
communities. As a result, patients and families are choosing to place their trust in those who …

End-of-life doulas (EOLDs) are a growing population of care providers who focus on the
wishes of the dying person in order to cultivate an environment of comfort, peace, and …

Death doulas (DD) are working with people at the end of life in varied roles with more clarity
needed around their role and place within the health and social care systems. The aim of …

Background: End-of-life doulas are an emerging, non-medical support and advocacy role for
the dying and their caregivers. As more and more people are dying at home, research …