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Phenomenological study of nurses caring for dying patients
Cancer Nursing
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Oncology nurses face challenges caring for dying patients. This study identifies four key practices: knowing the patient, preserving hope, easing struggles, and ensuring privacy, enhancing understanding of the nursing experience.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Oncology
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Caring for dying patients presents significant challenges for oncology nurses.
- Understanding nurses' experiences is crucial for improving end-of-life care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the shared practices of oncology nurses caring for dying patients.
- To explore the lived experiences of nurses in end-of-life oncology care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study analyzing stories from oncology staff nurses.
- Hermeneutic analysis to identify key themes in nursing practice.
Main Results:
- Four central themes emerged: knowing the patient, preserving hope, easing the struggle, and providing for privacy.
- These themes illuminate the complex nature of oncology nurses' engagement with dying patients.
Conclusions:
- The identified themes expand knowledge on how nurses experience and navigate caring for dying patients.
- This research deepens the understanding of essential nursing practices in end-of-life oncology care.