A Scoping Review of Nurses’ Attitudes to Death in Japan

Puntos clave

• To systematically clarify nurses' attitudes toward death when caring for dying patients.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature.
• Analyzed various studies focusing on nurses' experiences and attitudes.
• Included qualitative and quantitative research related to palliative care.
• Identified diverse attitudes among nurses regarding death and dying.
• Highlighted the impact of cultural beliefs on nursing practices.
• Found that positive attitudes were associated with better end-of-life care.