abstract 

Background: Palliative care is aimed at patients with serious illnesses who cannot be cured, focusing on improving quality of life by alleviating symptoms and addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. Nurses play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive support, care, and active symptom management. Despite these goals, several challenges persist, including limited education in the field, lack of resources, and inadequate communication between healthcare professionals and families, which may result in care that does not fully meet patients' needs. Objective: To describe nurses' experiences in providing care for patients in palliative care. Method: A systematic literature study with descriptive synthesis based on 11 selected nursing science articles. Results: The results revealed three themes based on the nurse's experience: finding balance in caregiving, providing care based on competence, and delivering care with the right organizational conditions. Conclusion: Nurses in palliative care experienced emotional strain, inadequate support, and insufficient training. These deficiencies led to increased stress and feelings of helplessness, impacting their ability to deliver high-quality care. To address these challenges, nurses expressed that there is a need for creating better conditions to meet both the emotional and practical needs of individuals receiving palliative care.

Keywords: Palliative care, Person-centred care, Relative(s)