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As the need for palliative care is expected to rise significantly in the future, palliative care must be considered a global health priority for healthcare professionals to upgrade care quality. This study aims to synthesize qualitative evidence on healthcare professionals\u2019 experience of providing palliative care for patients with mental disorders, so as to identify relevant obstacles and facilitators and provide evidence reference for developing targeted intervention schemes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Design<\/jats:title>\n A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n Qualitative studies focusing on healthcare professionals\u2019 experience of providing palliative care for patients with mental disorders were retrieved from Chinese and English databases from database inception to April 2025. 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