Listening at the End: A Review of Communication and Compassion in Palliative Settings (2025)

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This review examines how listening enhances communication and compassion in palliative care, indicating its vital role in patient experiences.

Listening significantly reduces suffering for patients and families, fostering dignity in distressing situations.
The review highlights that effective communication practices can strengthen trust among healthcare providers, emphasizing the emotional aspect of care.
Future research is necessary to develop tools for measuring listening in palliative settings and understanding contextual influences on communication.
Ultimately, listening is positioned as a crucial component of ethical, patient-centered care during the final stages of life.

Ghenneza Rojas-Salamat (2025) studied this question.

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This review examines how listening enhances communication and compassion in palliative care, indicating its vital role in patient experiences.