SJUKSKÖTERSKORS ERFARENHETER AV PALLIATIV VÅRD I LIVETS SLUTSKEDE : En allmän litteraturöversikt

Background: End of life care is one of the of the different phases of palliative care. It involves alleviating suffering for patients and providing the condition for a dignified life during the final stages. It is part of the nurse's responsibilty to alleviate suffering and contribute to a dignified and peacefull end. Previous research has shown that patient appreciate maintining their dignity and everyday routines. These experinces are reinforced when nurses apply person- centered care that promotes patient autonomy and preserves their identity. purpose: To describe nurses experiences of palliative care in end-of-life care. Method: A general literature review that includes ten articles, of which eight ar qualitative, one is quantitative, and one uses a mixed method. Results: Three themes were identified: the importance of good communication, nurses professional development and nurses emotional and ethical challenges. Conclusion: Nurses experienced that communication deficits were often caused by time constraints, and that lack of experience and skills could pose challenges in communicating with patients. Additional training is needed for nurses to improve their competence in palliative care at the end of life, particularly regarding communication and nurse patient relationships.