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"We Are Only the Guests": How Home Hospice Nurses Experience Professional Identity Formation-A Qualitative
Summary
Professional identity formation in home hospice nurses is shaped by personal values, work environment, and relationships. Nurturing growth through support enhances patient care and professional well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Professional Identity
Background:
- Home hospice nursing presents unique challenges and rewards.
- Understanding professional identity formation is crucial for this specialized field.
- Existing research on home hospice nurse identity is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the process of professional identity formation in home hospice nurses.
- To identify key themes and factors influencing this development.
- To propose a framework for understanding their experiences.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploratory study utilizing semi-structured interviews.
- Conducted at a single center (Assisi Hospice Singapore).
- Thematic analysis of anonymized interview transcripts from 15 nurses.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: personal identity interplay, work environment influence, transformational growth opportunities, and challenges.
- Defining characteristics of home hospice nurse professional identity were identified.
- A novel framework illustrating identity formation experiences was developed.
Conclusions:
- Professional identity in home hospice nursing is a dynamic process influenced by multiple factors.
- Supportive environments and interpersonal relationships are vital for growth.
- Fostering identity development can improve patient care and professional well-being.
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