A narrative review—Characterizing palliative care curriculum aimed at high school adolescents and young adults

A narrative review—Characterizing palliative care curriculum aimed at high school adolescents and young adults
Illness, Crisis and Loss; by Austin B. Elder; 4/25
The aim of this narrative review is to explore the characteristics of palliative care curriculum developed for high school adolescent and young adults (AYAs). Characteristics including a variety of designs, methods, and strategies were all identified to have positive participation, feedback, and experiences from high school AYA being provided palliative care curriculum. Conclusions: The literature indicates that the use of subject matter experts within palliative care curriculum for high school students is a core characteristic in meeting the World Health Organizations recommendation to embed palliative care curriculum into public awareness strategies.