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Palliative care nurses' views on their retention intention: a qualitative study
Zongwen Yi1, Qing Yu1, Haoyue Zhao2
1Department of Pediatrics, Sichuan Taikang Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Frontiers in Health Services
|July 9, 2026
Summary
High job demands negatively impact palliative care nurse retention. Enhancing job resources and personal resilience is crucial for retaining these vital healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Palliative care is essential but faces a global shortage of nurses.
- Attracting and retaining nurses in palliative care is an urgent priority.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors influencing palliative care nurses' intention to remain in their positions.
- To identify job demands and resources impacting retention within palliative care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative phenomenological research with 15 participants.
- Semi-structured interviews analyzed using thematic analysis.
- Grounded in the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model.
Main Results:
- High job demands (emotional labor, exposure to death, ethical dilemmas) hinder retention.
- Sufficient work resources (team/organizational support, job value) and personal resources (resilience, altruism) promote retention.
- Factors influencing palliative care nurse retention are multifaceted.
Conclusions:
- Managers must reduce demands and enhance resources for palliative care nurses.
- Recognizing nurses' value and strengthening their intrinsic resources is key.
- Optimizing job content and fostering a supportive environment are vital for retention.
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