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identify synthesize evidence nurses competency electrocardiogram interpretation acute care settings systematic mixed studies review cumulative index nursing allied health literature medline scopus cochrane searched april 2021 data selected using updated preferred reporting items systematic reviews metaanalysis framework databased convergent synthesis design using qualitative content analysis adopted quality appraisal undertaken using validated tools appropriate study designs included papers fortythree papers included review skills attitudes commonly assessed studies referred competency context nurses knowledge electrocardiogram interpretation nurses knowledge levels important nursing role varied notably could partly due range assessment tools used several factors found influence nurses competency electrocardiogram interpretation across included studies individual professional organizational perspectives definition competency inconsistent nurses competency electrocardiogram interpretation varied low high nurses identified lack regular training insufficient exposure electrocardiogram interpretation hence regular standard training education recommended also research needed develop standardized comprehensive electrocardiogram interpretation tool thereby allowing educators safely assess nurses competency review addressed questions related nurses competency electrocardiogram interpretation findings highlight varying competency levels assessment methods nurses reported lack knowledge confidence interpreting electrocardiograms urgent need explore opportunities promote maintain nurses competency electrocardiogram interpretation