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An integrative review demonstrates poetry's potential to support holistic care in palliative settings, suggesting a need for further exploration.
Poetry has shown to be a promising and humanizing intervention in palliative care, supporting holistic care by addressing emotional, communicative, and existential dimensions. Future research should explore the impact of poetry on healthcare professionals and family caregivers and develop more robust studies to consolidate its integration into clinical practice.
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