Palliative care access and use among homeless individuals: a scoping review

Abstract Background: Homeless individuals experience severe health inequalities, increased rates of disease, and premature mortality. Yet the provision of palliative care for homeless individuals faces distinct challenges. The purpose of this scoping review was to understand previous research on the provision of palliative and end-of-life care for homeless populations and to clarify current knowledge about the unique needs and recommendations for care provision to this group. Methods: A scoping review was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, Embase (via Elsevier), and Web