• Christy Clement
• Jaya Sunny

Integrating poetry into palliative care offers a unique and powerful means of providing emotional relief, articulating unspoken emotions, and fostering a sense of closure. This distinct role of poetry in palliative care is the focus of our investigation into its therapeutic benefits for terminally ill patients and their families. Reviewing existing literature, qualitative interviews, and case studies, we explore how poetry can be a reassuring companion in the palliative setting with its comforting rhythm and soothing words. Our research underscores the profound emotional connection facilitated by poetry in palliative care. It provides a unique avenue for patients to express complex feelings that might otherwise remain unvoiced. Family members, too, find solace in shared poetic experiences, which can help them navigate the grief process and achieve emotional reconciliation. Healthcare professionals report that incorporating poetry into care plans enhances their ability to support patients' emotional needs and provides a comforting companion in the palliative setting, contributing to a more holistic approach to palliative care. Our findings call for significant implications for practice: training programs for healthcare providers should include components on the therapeutic use of poetry, and care plans should be adapted to integrate poetic sessions as a standard offering. This integration could involve [specific process or steps], ensuring that poetry becomes a regular and beneficial part of the patient's care plan. Furthermore, this article highlights the need for future research to focus on quantifying the benefits of poetry in palliative care. This research promises to enrich our understanding of palliative care and advance medical advancements.

Palliative care, Poetry therapy, Emotional expression, Terminal illness, Patient comfort, End-of-life care, Therapeutic poetry, Family support, Holistic care, Grief management

"HEALING WORDS: EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF POETRY ON EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND CLOSURE IN PALLIATIVE CARE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 1, page no.g50-g54, January-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2201612.pdf

"HEALING WORDS: EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF POETRY ON EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND CLOSURE IN PALLIATIVE CARE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 1, page no. ppg50-g54, January-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2201612.pdf