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Nursing Care in Dermatologic Oncology: a Qualitative Study
Jordan Sibeoni1,2, Marine Marc3,4, Marion Lagaude3,4
1Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l'Adolescent, Argenteuil Hospital Centre, 69 rue du LTC Prud'hon, 95107, Argenteuil, France. Jordansib@hotmail.com.
Summary
Nurses in dermatologic oncology experience significant emotional distress caring for skin cancer patients, primarily due to close patient relationships. Their practices and emotional management are key aspects of this specialized nursing care.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology Nursing
- Oncology Nursing
- Qualitative Health Research
Background:
- Nurses in hospital dermatology departments face increasing demands for skin cancer patient care.
- While oncology nurse experiences are documented, those in dermatologic oncology remain under-explored.
- This study addresses the gap in understanding nurses' experiences in dermatologic oncology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of nurses providing care to skin cancer patients.
- To identify the primary themes and challenges encountered by nurses in dermatologic oncology.
- To inform supportive care strategies for nurses in this specialized field.
Main Methods:
- Inductive, exploratory qualitative study design.
- Semi-structured interviews and focus groups with 14 nurses in a dermatology department.
- Thematic analysis of transcribed interview and focus group data.
Main Results:
- Nurses' experiences are structured around two main themes: patient care practices and emotional distress management.
- Close relationships with skin cancer patients are central to nurses' practices and contribute to emotional distress.
- Nurses experience unique distress from the visible and olfactory aspects of advanced skin cancer.
Conclusions:
- Nurses in dermatologic oncology experience profound emotional distress, significantly influenced by patient relationships and the nature of skin cancer.
- Understanding these experiences is crucial for developing effective supportive care interventions for nurses.
- The findings highlight the need for targeted support systems for nurses in dermatologic oncology settings.
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