Navigating end-of-life decision-making in nursing: a systematic review of ethical challenges and palliative care practices.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This systematic review aimed to synthesize evidence on the ethical dilemma's nurses encounter in end-of-life care and effective palliative care practices. The objectives were to understand key ethical issues, evaluate communication and decision-making strategies, and identify approaches to support nurses and patients.

Methods

A comprehensive search of major databases was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. Studies directly relating to nursing ethics, challenges in end-of-life decision-making, and palliative care practices were included. The risk of bias was assessed using ROBVIS-II. Data on ethical issues, palliative interventions, and outcomes was extracted and analyzed thematically.

Results

22 studies met the inclusion criteria. Key themes that

SUBMITTER: Alanazi MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11232160 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature