Mainstream approach applied to nursing assistance to patients in palliative care

Objective: to identify in the literature the scientific evidence on the applicability of the mainstream approach in nursing care to patients in palliative condition. Method: Integrative review, qualitative approach, using thematic content analysis for interpretation and study of the samples. Results: With descriptors indexed in the VHL databases and respecting inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 7 articles resulted. Discussion: The categorization of the findings was performed, those were: Respect and valorization to the principle of autonomy; Respect and valorization to the principles of beneficence, not maleficence and justice; and Respect and appreciation of communication as an essential element in the mainstream approach to the palliative patient. Final Thoughts: It is evident that bioethical issues are faced daily by health professionals, especially nurses. It recognizes and values bioethical principles as a tool to guide nursing care for patients in palliative care and aims at family and communication as integral parts of this therapy.