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However, evidence on how staff are trained and supported to deliver Namaste Care remains fragmented. This scoping review aimed to map training content, delivery formats and support, and training-related outcomes. Following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, eight databases were searched from inception to May 2026, with additional website and citation searches. Data were synthesized descriptively, and training-related outcomes were mapped against the Kirkpatrick Four-Level Training Evaluation Model. Eleven studies were included. Training commonly addressed core Namaste Care principles and activities, and several programs also included knowledge of dementia and palliative care, as well as communication and relational care skills. Face-to-face workshops and in-service sessions were the most common delivery formats, with some programs also incorporating experiential learning. 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