Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
USA (25); Not reported (7); Australia (4); UK (3); Canada (1); China (1); France (1); Germany (1); Italy (1); Netherlands (1)
Global/regional focus
Not yet available
Country focus
USA (25); Not reported (7); Australia (4); UK (3); Canada (1); China (1); France (1); Germany (1); Italy (1); Netherlands (1)
Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
At least one included study was conducted in a low- or middle-income country
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Additional details about the research
Type of document
Systematic review of effects
Type of question
Effectiveness
Focus
Specific
Target
Individual
Priority Area
Not applicable
Health system topic(s)
Delivery arrangements
How care is designed to meet consumers' needs
Availability of care
Case management
Package of care/care pathways/disease management
By whom care is provided
Staff/self - Shared decision-making
Skill mix - Volunteers or caregivers
Staff - Training
Implementation strategies
Consumer-targeted strategy
Information or education provision
Behaviour change support
Skills and competencies development
(Personal) Support
Communication and decision-making facilitation
Provider-targeted strategy
Educational material
Educational meeting
Tailored intervention
Multi-faceted intervention
Theme
Optimal aging
Domain
Sectors
Primary care
Long-term care
Providers
Physician
Caregivers
Publication details
Citation
Walczak A, Butow PN, Bu S, Clayton JM. A systematic review of evidence for end-of-life communication interventions: Who do they target, how are they structured and do they work? Patient Education and Counseling. 2015.