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Palliative care nurses' perspectives on peer support in China: A qualitative study
Xinyu Lu1, Shuyu Zhang1, Yuting Chen1
1School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.
Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing
|October 29, 2025
Summary
Palliative care nurses in China benefit from peer support for emotional and clinical challenges. Addressing barriers like workload and hierarchy is key to effective support systems for their well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Mental Health
Background:
- Palliative care nurses face significant emotional and ethical stress.
- Peer support is crucial for mitigating this stress and enhancing well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore palliative care nurses' experiences, perceptions, and preferences regarding peer support in China.
- To inform the development of effective support systems for these nurses.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach.
- Purposive sampling of 15 palliative care nurses from four centers in Nanjing, China.
- Semi-structured interviews for data collection.
Main Results:
- Nurses reported receiving emotional, informational, and clinical skills support from peers.
- Perceived benefits include reduced isolation, improved attitudes towards death, and enhanced patient satisfaction.
- Identified barriers include lack of initiators, hierarchy, time constraints, fatigue, and lack of compensation.
Conclusions:
- Peer support enhances professional resilience and well-being for palliative care nurses.
- Structural and cultural factors (workload, hierarchy, attitudes toward death) must be considered in program development.
- Government and health authorities should increase funding and prioritize nurses' welfare and mental health.
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