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Caring in palliative nursing: competency or complacency?

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  • 1Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Australia.

International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|April 16, 2002
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Palliative nurses must reclaim the caring ethic, which is often overlooked despite its fundamental role. Demonstrating the value and complexity of caring work is essential for the nursing profession.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Palliative Care
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Caring is considered fundamental to palliative nursing.
  • The increasing complexity of palliative care has led to the marginalization of the art of caring.
  • Caring work in palliative settings is underrepresented in research and literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To argue for the reclamation of the caring ethic in palliative nursing.
  • To highlight the importance and value of caring work in palliative care.
  • To define the complexity and positive outcomes of caring in palliative nursing.

Main Methods:

  • This article presents a conceptual argument.
  • It reviews existing literature on caring in palliative nursing.
  • It analyzes the challenges faced by nurses in demonstrating the value of caring.

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Main Results:

  • The art of caring in palliative nursing is often submerged by scientific advancements.
  • Caring work, despite its intimate nature, is undervalued and under-researched.
  • Palliative nurses have unique opportunities to showcase the significance of caring.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses must actively reclaim and advocate for the caring ethic.
  • Demonstrating the worth and complexity of caring work is crucial for the nursing profession.
  • Reasserting the value of caring will enhance palliative care outcomes.