This article reports on a scoping review that was designed to identify research
trends and contents related to End-Of-Life care guidelines in education programs
for nurses working in intensive care units. Following the methodology of Arksey
and O’Malley, we conducted a scoping review of articles published (in either
English or Korean) within the last 10 years that focus on educational
interventions for critical care nurses concerning End-Of-Life care. The
following domains were abstracted from the collected data: study design, program
details, program evaluation, and results. A total 15 studies were extracted and
reviewed. The predominant educational approach in these studies was competency
enhancement education. The teaching methods employed included lectures,
demonstrations, simulations, role-play, workshops, discussions, mentoring, and
online training. Most of the educational program evaluations measured changes in
knowledge, attitude, or confidence levels related to various aspects of
End-Of-Life care, including communication with patients, legal considerations,
ethical decision-making, and symptoms management. This study suggests that
educational interventions can improve the End-Of-Life care provided by critical
care nurses, and future research should target programs aimed at enhancing the
relevant skills and competencies of these nurses.