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Psychological issues in voluntary hospice care.
1Liverpool John Moores University, School of Natural Sciences and Psychology, Liverpool.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|April 17, 2013
Summary
Volunteer carers in hospices face psychological challenges related to their roles. Understanding these cognitive-affective-behavioural experiences is crucial for effective volunteer support and retention in palliative care settings.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Volunteer Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Hospices rely on multidisciplinary teams for palliative care.
- Volunteer carers are increasingly utilized to meet staffing needs.
- Understanding volunteer psychological experiences is key for recruitment and retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the psychological experiences of volunteer carers in a UK hospice setting.
- To identify the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges faced by hospice volunteers.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design.
- Semi-structured interviews with nine hospice volunteers.
- Grounded theory analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Five key themes emerged: motivation, skills, support, perceptions, and hindrances.
- Volunteers' acquired skills from previous experience were a prominent theme.
- A model of cognitive-affective-behavioral challenges involving self, patients, and the environment was developed, with self-related challenges being particularly significant.
Conclusions:
- Volunteer carers encounter multifaceted psychological challenges in hospice settings.
- Self-related psychological challenges are particularly prominent for hospice volunteers.
- Findings have implications for improving nursing care and support strategies for volunteers.
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