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August 1, 2025American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Communication Tools for End-of-Life Conversations in Palliative Nursing: A Narrative Review

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MGMartina GiachelloCPChiara ProvasoliSCSimone Cosmai

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Overview

Narrative review identifies communication tools for nurses to improve end-of-life discussions, suggesting enhanced patient-centered care.

Key Points

  • Effective end-of-life communication is crucial in palliative care, yet many nurses feel unprepared for these conversations.
  • Nineteen studies were analyzed, revealing various communication tools that improved conversation quality and patient engagement.
  • The tools identified included structured conversation guides, question prompt lists, and digital tools that enhanced emotional well-being.
  • Incorporating these tools into nursing practice requires targeted training and institutional support for effectiveness.

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Giachello et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c6be6551bb0af8cfc33https://doi.org/10.1177/10499091251351571
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