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Ethical problems experienced by oncology nurses
Kely Regina da Luz1, Mara Ambrosina de Oliveira Vargas1, Pablo Henrique Schmidtt2
1Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|December 3, 2015
Summary
Oncology nurses face ethical dilemmas regarding patient information and end-of-life care. Enhanced training is crucial for ethically supporting cancer patients through these challenges.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Bioethics
- Oncology
Background:
- Ethical challenges are prevalent in oncology nursing.
- Nurses grapple with complex decisions impacting patient care and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and understand the ethical problems encountered by oncology nurses.
- To explore the nature of these dilemmas in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory study.
- Semi-structured interviews with 18 oncology nurses in Brazil.
- Thematic analysis of transcribed interview data.
Main Results:
- Dilemmas centered on information disclosure regarding cancer treatment.
- Ethical challenges related to patient finitude, pain management, and end-of-life decisions.
- Difficulties stemmed from healthcare staff, system, and infrastructure issues.
Conclusions:
- Oncology nurses require specialized training to navigate ethical dilemmas.
- Training should focus on ethical and humanistic approaches to patient advocacy.
- Preparation is key for managing end-of-life care challenges in oncology.
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