Objective To search, evaluate and summarize the best evidence of comprehensive nursing assessment of adults hospitalised at the end of life, and to provide a reference for clinical nurses to carry out evidence-based practice. Methods We searched BMJ Best Practice, UpToDate, Guidelines International Network, National Institute for Clinical Excellence, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Yimaitong, Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, European Society for Medical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Joanna Briggs Institute, Cochra...