Abstract: Objective: To summarize current evidence on the non-pharmacological strategies aimed at reducing the incidence and symptoms of gout, so as to provide evidence-based practice basis for clinical guidance of nursing care for gout patients. Methods: A systematic search of Chinese and English databases was conducted for clinical decisions, guidelines, expert consensus and evidence summaries related to gout prevention and management. The search covered all literature published from the inception of databases up to July 1, 2025. Independent reviewers assessed the quality of the included studies, extracted and classified the evidence. Results: A total of 19 studies were included, compromising 15 guidelines and 4 expert consensus articles. Thirty-two pieces of evidence were ultimately synthesized and categorized into five domains: dietary management, physical activity, weight control, traditional Chinese medicine-based non-pharmacological intervention and health education. Conclusion: The evidence summarized in this study regarding non-pharmacological management of gout is both scientifically rigorous and clinically applicable. It provides a valuable foundation for healthcare professionals to implement evidence-based health education and interventions for patients with gout.

Key words: gout; non-pharmacological management; evidence summary; evidence-based nursing