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

Martina Giachello, Chiara Provasoli, Simone Cosmai, Gloria Maria Modena, Daniela Cattani, Alessandra Dacomi, Cristina Chiari, Sarah Scollo, Stefano Mancin, Diego Lopane, Beatrice Mazzoleni, Humanitas University, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on July 30, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
Background:Effective end-of-life communication is essential to patient-centered palliative care, yet nurses often report feeling unprepared for these challenging conversations. A variety of structured tools have emerged to support healthcare ...