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We aimed to synthesize the research literature on ELDVs to determine the proportions of patients, bereaved families, healthcare professionals, and volunteers reporting ELDVs; ELDV content, timing, and interpretation; and any evidence-based approaches to ELDV-related care.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S1478951522000876_sec_a2\" sec-type=\"methods\"><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A systematic review protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD4021282929). CINAHL, Medline, Embase, Emcare, and APA PsycInfo were searched for peer-reviewed English language articles reporting qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods studies that explored reports of ELDVs by patients, bereaved families, healthcare professionals, or volunteers. Synthesis used both meta-analysis and a narrative approach.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S1478951522000876_sec_a3\" sec-type=\"results\"><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Of 2,045 papers identified by searches, 22 were included, describing 18 studies in a variety of settings. Meta-analyses indicated that 77% (95% confidence intervals [CIs] 69\u201384%) of patients (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 119) reported an ELDV compared with 32% (95% CIs 21\u201344%) of bereaved relatives (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 2,444) and that 80% (95% CIs 59\u201394%) of healthcare professionals (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 171) reported either witnessing or being told of an ELDV in the preceding 5 years. Studies of volunteers reported 34% (95% CIs 20\u201348%) (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 45) either witnessing or being told of an ELDV over their entire period of service, with 49% of volunteers (95% CIs 33\u201364%) (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 39) reporting events occurring in the preceding year. ELDVs reported by patients, bereaved families, healthcare professionals, and volunteers were perceived as being a source of comfort. Healthcare professionals and volunteers expressed a need for further education on how to support patients experiencing ELDVs and their families.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S1478951522000876_sec_a4\"><jats:title>Significance of results<\/jats:title><jats:p>ELDVs are experienced by the majority of dying patients and need consideration in delivering holistic end-of-life care. 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