The main goal for the project is to conduct a literature review on grief and bereavement indicators, specifically focusing on hospice palliative care. This will involve several different steps for the students, including:

• Developing search terms and inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Identifying relevant databases to search
• Reviewing literature on grief and bereavement indicators
• Analyzing and synthesizing the findings from the literature review
• Writing an annotated bibliography describing the included studies

By the end of the project, students should complete the following list of activities:

• A comprehensive literature review report on grief and bereavement indicators
• Identification of key grief and bereavement indicators and best practices in hospice palliative care

Final deliverables:

• A written report summarizing the search methodology used and the results of the search, including a PRISMA diagram
• An annotated bibliography
• Presentation materials for sharing the findings with the stakeholders at Hospice Palliative Care Ontario

Student will receive an initial orientation to HPCO and the project through the self-study of prepared materials and through an orientation meeting with the Director.

Students will present suggested research articles to the Director and work together to decide which articles to write lay summaries of.

Students will meet with the Director on a weekly basis to review project progress and receive feedback. The Director will review the student's draft lay summaries and provide feedback. Students can also email or communicate through messaging software with the Director between scheduled meetings to request further direction and feedback.

The student will also have the opportunity to interact with the staff team to learn more about the various roles at HPCO.