Abstract
<h3>Introduction</h3> <i>Background:</i> Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) traverses challenging and emotionally overwhelming territories: Health Care Providers (HCP) across jurisdictions bridge the divide between normative yet opposing values of sanctity of life and dignity in death and dying resulting in a myriad of affective responses. These range from a rewarding experience on one end to an overwhelming sense of apprehension and unpreparedness on the other. <h3>Methods</h3> <i>Methods:</i> A systematic review research methodology was adopted to review qualitative research studies from 4 databases (OVID Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Scopus) and grey literature. Key author, citation, and reference searches were also undertaken. Papers were included if they presented qualitative data regarding the emotional impact on HCPs involved in MAiD. Studies were restricted to English language. Analysis was conducted using thematic meta-synthesis. Once thematic synthesis was completed, the cumulative evidence was assessed using the Confidence in the Evidence from reviews of qualitative research (CERQual) approach. <h3>Results</h3> <i>Results:</i> The search identified 4523 papers. After applying inclusion/exclusion criteria and The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool for qualitative research, 35 papers were included in the meta-synthesis. Three distinct emotional themes were identified— (1) Strong, internalized basic emotions including moral distress, (2) Role-based emotions based on individual personal/moral/professional values, and (3) Reflective emotions that point towards MAiD being a ‘sense-making process'. <h3>Conclusions</h3> <i>Conclusion:</i> This systematic review and meta-synthesis maps the current emotional discourse amongst HCPs involved in MAiD and discusses the role of legal frameworks and the position of the health care provider in shaping this discourse. <h3>This research was funded by</h3> This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
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