Palliative care volunteer roles in Nordic countries: qualitative studies-systematic review and thematic synthesis.

Background: Given limited palliative care resources, volunteers can be viewed as essential. To better understand the contribution of volunteers, it is useful to look at their roles in care systems with high level of financed public welfare, such as those found in Nordic countries.

Aim: To develop research-based knowledge of experiences related to volunteer roles in palliative care in Nordic countries with similar welfare systems.