ABSTRACT
Background: This comprehensive scoping review examined and analyzed articles related to the topic of spiritual care challenges and mitigating interventions to challenges within palliative care during the COVID-19 pandemic.It then assessed the amount of knowledge relating to this topic in order to formulate recommendations for a reasonable direction for future research in the field of spiritual care within palliative care. Results: The research carried out in this scoping review found that spiritual care in the field of palliative care services is not only a topic that is currently being examined, but is more important than ever to explore thoroughly due to the vulnerabilities caused by the measures taken during the pandemic. Despite the importance of the topic, this scoping review found that spiritual care was not always a priority within palliative care services during pandemic times. Conclusion: In the future development palliative care, it is important to focus on appropriate staff training and consider providing basic training to all employees working with patients who are potentially approaching the end of life. Recommendations for future research in the field of spiritual care within palliative care should include the ethical use of IT technology and programs aimed at providing spiritual care services online. In the context of enhancing the provision of spiritual care, all members of the palliative and hospice care team should also continue to advocate for greater acceptance and promotion of spiritual care.