{
  "abstract": "Introduction The need for palliative care is increasing (World Health Organization. Palliative care. 2020 [internet]) and it is essential to consider emerging technologies that have the potential to enhance care for palliative patients and their carers (Nwosu, Collins, Mason. Palliat Med. 2017;32(1):164-166). Recent data suggests increased personal technology usage across all age groups prior to the pandemic (Office for National Statistics. Internet access – households and individuals, Great Britain: 2020. ONS. 2020 Aug 7. [internet]), with many people creating and broadcasting their own online content (Ofcom. UK’s internet use surges to record levels. 2020 June 24. [internet]). The creation of online content, and digital media stored on devices is frequently described as a digital legacy (Digital Legacy Association. 2023 [internet]). There is limited knowledge about how digital legacy is included in planning for the end of life.Aim To conduct a scoping review of the literature to describe healthcare professionals’, patients receiving palliative care, care-givers’, and bereaved people’s experience of including digital legacy in planning for the end-of-life.Methods A scoping review of the literature was carried out. The question was formulated using the population, exposure, outcome (PEO) format as follows: ‘What is known from the existing literature about healthcare professionals, patients receiving palliative care, caregivers, and bereaved people’s experience of including digital legacy in planning for the end-of-life?’Results 506 records were screened, and 10 were included in the review. A number of examples of the use of digital legacy were identified. Themes identified from the literature include digital legacy showing the authentic person, digital legacy evoking emotion, digital legacy to maintain a connection and preparing digital legacy.Conclusion People receiving palliative care use digital legacy as a way to make memories and capture the essence of their character, often finding time for reflection and creating a sense of empowerment. A person’s digital legacy could be discussed with healthcare professionals and others who are important to support in planning for the end-of-life. Whilst an emotive topic, digital legacy used for this purpose is viewed positively.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK",
        "Marie Curie North West, Liverpool, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Sarah Stanley"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Karen Higginbotham"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Caroline Mogan"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Julie-Ann Hayes"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "University of Salford, Salford, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Cristina Vasilica"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Mari Lloyd Williams"
    }
  ],
  "title": "P-174 Digital legacy in planning for the end-of-life: a scoping review",
  "uid": "4c2c5e38-955e-5424-9987-4b1d38ab1e03"
}