Knowledge, attitudes, and representations of caregivers of individuals with major neurocognitive disorders regarding palliative and end-of-life care: a narrative literature review
Narrative literature review reveals caregivers' limited knowledge of end-of-life care practices, indicating areas for targeted education.
Key Points
Caregivers show a general understanding of palliative care but have limited knowledge of specific end-of-life care practices.
The review highlights disparities in study availability on palliative care practices, particularly advance care planning.
Ambivalent attitudes were observed among caregivers regarding various end-of-life care practices, necessitating further research.
Improving caregivers' knowledge and support in decision-making is essential for enhancing care quality for individuals with major neurocognitive disorders.