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Caring for cancer patients facing death: nurse's perception and experience
Marina Macedo Funes1, Marcia Wanderley de Moraes2, Mariana Lucas da Rocha Cunha2
1Hospital e Maternidade SEPACO. São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|October 7, 2020
Summary
Nurses caring for dying cancer patients experience significant emotional involvement, viewing death as a natural life stage. This qualitative study highlights the importance of developing coping strategies to manage anxiety and anguish in end-of-life care.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Qualitative Health Research
Background:
- End-of-life care for cancer patients presents unique challenges for nursing professionals.
- Understanding nurses' subjective experiences is crucial for improving patient and family support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences and perceptions of nurses providing care to terminally ill cancer patients.
- To identify key themes and emotional responses associated with end-of-life nursing care.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive qualitative study design was employed.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine nurses (aged 24-46) in a private hospital setting.
- Bardin's Content Analysis was used for data interpretation.
Main Results:
- Nurses perceive death as a natural part of the life cycle.
- Emotional involvement with dying patients and their families, though difficult, is considered important.
- Nurses engage in reflection on their experiences in caring for the terminally ill.
Conclusions:
- Nurses experience profound emotional involvement, including anxiety and anguish, when caring for dying cancer patients.
- Effective strategies are needed to support nurses and enhance clinical practice in palliative care.
- Findings can inform the development of supportive interventions for healthcare professionals in end-of-life settings.
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