Background End-of-life simulation is proposed as an educational method that prepares
undergraduate nursing students for palliative care nursing practice. Method An integrative
literature review was undertaken to determine the effects of end-of-life simulation on nursing
students' competence, self-competence, and performance of palliative care and to identify
evidence gaps. Results Findings from 11 studies reviewed suggest that end-of-life
simulation effectively develops palliative care nursing competence and self-competence, but …