Palliative care needs and experiences of people in prison: A systematic review and meta-synthesis

Abstract

Background: Globally, the prison population is growing and ageing, as is the need for palliative care. Yet, little is known about how people in prison perceive palliative care provision in this setting. Aims: To identify the: (i) perceptions of palliative care provision and dying in custody by people in prison; and (ii) perceived barriers and facilitators of person-centred palliative care provision in prison. Design: A systematic review and meta-synthesis was registered and undertaken in accordance with the reporting guidelines. Data Sources: Keywords and MeSH headings encompassing (i) palliative care, end-of-life care, death; and (ii) prison; were used to search Pubmed, Medline, CINAHL, Psy..