ArticleBMC palliative care2024
Palliative care service provision and use among 2SLGBTQIA + individuals: a scoping review.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- A Novel Poetic Dignity Therapy Adaptation for Sexual and Gender Minority Patients With Cancer.Psycho-oncology · 2026Article
- Grief experiences among LGBTQ+ populations: a scoping review.BMC palliative care · 2026Article
- Bereavement Following the Loss of a Partner Among LGBTIQ+ Individuals: A Scoping Review of the Evidence (2016-2026).Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- LGBTIQ + people in palliative and end-of-life care contexts in Switzerland: a scoping review.BMC palliative care · 2025Article
- Inclusive palliative care for LGBTQIA+ individuals: A socioecological perspective on barriers and enablers.Palliative & supportive care · 2025Article
- Supporting Migrant 2SLGBTQIA+ Unpaid Caregivers for Family Members Living with Chronic Illnesses.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
contextHealth inequities exist across the healthcare continuum, significantly impacting 2SLGBTQIA + individuals. Palliative care presents unique challenges for sexual and gender minorities due to socio-cultural, psychological, and systemic barriers. The objective of this scoping review was to synthesize existing research on palliative care use among 2SLGBTQIA + individuals and identify common themes in the literature.
methodsA literature review was conducted, focusing on articles published between 2010 and 2023 from the PubMed and CINAHL databases. Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework for scoping reviews was applied to guide the review process.
resultsA total of 31 studies were identified. A significant portion of the research originated in North America, with little research from outside the USA. Palliative care and end-of-life care were most used to describe care, though these terms were often not clearly defined. All studies included a focus on sexual and gender minorities, but there was considerable variation in the terminology used and a noticeable paucity of literature specifically addressing the needs of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, or use of an intersectional approach in analysis. Key themes identified in the literature include discrimination in palliative care settings, disenfranchised grief experienced by care partners, and a lack of training in palliative care settings concerning the unique needs of 2SLGBTQIA + people utilizing palliative care services.
conclusionsPeople identifying as 2SLGBTQIA + experience unique inequities in accessing and using palliative care services. To address these challenges, future initiatives should focus on developing identity-affirming palliative care settings, enhancing respect and support for care partners and found family, and ensuring healthcare providers are properly educated to provide care to this community. Future research is also needed that considers more diverse samples, as well as the impact of intersecting identities on the specific needs and challenges they face at end-of-life.
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