Abstract: Objective: To synthesise the findings of qualitative papers exploring the experience of ICU nurses' caring for dying patients. Methods: Databases such as The Cochrane Library, EBSCO, PubMed were retrieved from inception to January 2020 to collect qualified qualitative studies. The quality of included studies was evaluated according to JBI Critical Appraisal Tool for qualitative studies. The results were integrated by integrating methods. Results: Totally 15 studies were included. Sixty-two complete findings were grouped to form 13 new categories according to similarities. These categories resulted in 4 synthesized findings: create a good death, emotional reactions, challenge and dilemma, demand and hope. Conclusion: Healthcare workers should pay more attention to ICU patient's quality of dying, and administrators should provide ICU nurses with guidance, support and encouragement to improve their psychological status.

Key words: Intensive Care Unit; nurse; terminal care; good death; experience; Meta integration