Legacy-Oriented Interventions for Supporting Family Bereavement and Psychosocial Adaptation in Pediatric Palliative Care: A Systematic Review

Daniela Jesus-Ferreira, Paulo Reis-Pina, Palliative Medicine Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Acute Palliative Care Inpatient Unit, Local Health Unit of Santa Maria

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on September 24, 2025

Abstract

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BackgroundLegacy-oriented interventions (LOI) are increasingly integrated into pediatric palliative care (PPC) to support children and their families during serious illness and bereavement. However, its impact on family grief and psychosocial outcomes ...