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Community Participation
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Abstract
Objective: To map the scientific evidence on the configurations of compassionate communities aimed at the care of patients, families, and caregivers with palliative care needs. Method: This is a scoping review conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and JBI guidelines. The search was performed in the VHL, MEDLINE, SCOPUS, and Web of Science databases using terms related to "Compassionate Communities”. Quantitative and qualitative studies were included, with no language or year of publication restrictions. The selection process was carried out using Rayyan software, and R software was used for bibliometric analysis. Results: The search identified 667 studies, of which 30 were included after screening. The publications, dated between 2013 and 2025, peaked in 2024, with Spain leading the number of studies (n=7). Allan Kellehear is the main theoretical reference. A total of 41 actions were identified, distributed among cultural/educational activities (34.2%), clinical activities (26.3%), and normative, intersectoral articulation, and community mobilization actions (13.1% each). Conclusion: Compassionate communities promote the discussion of death, grief, and palliative care, emphasizing health promotion activities as a central element. They strengthen community support networks for more inclusive and equitable palliative approaches.
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