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How Do You Deal With Death and Dying?
1Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute.
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
|May 18, 2019
Summary
Oncology nurses face complex patient care challenges, including end-of-life situations. This reflection highlights the need for better preparation in oncology nursing for patient death and bereavement.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Oncology
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Oncology nursing is a complex and evolving field.
- Nurses provide care to patients throughout their cancer journey, facing unique challenges.
- The reality of patient death and associated issues is a significant aspect of oncology nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reflect on the preparedness of oncology nurses for end-of-life care.
- To explore the emotional and practical challenges faced by nurses during a patient's dying process.
- To identify gaps in training and preparation for managing patient death in oncology.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative reflection on personal experience in oncology nursing.
- Analysis of the emotional and psychological impact of patient death on nurses.
- Self-assessment of preparedness for end-of-life care scenarios.
Main Results:
- Oncology nurses encounter complex patient issues during cancer treatment.
- The experience of caring for dying patients and facing their death was not fully anticipated.
- Existing preparation was insufficient to adequately address the realities of patient death.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need for enhanced training and support for oncology nurses regarding end-of-life care.
- Improved preparedness can help nurses better manage the challenges of patient death and bereavement.
- Further research into effective preparation strategies for oncology nurses is warranted.
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