Secondary traumatic stress experiences of nurses caring for cancer patients
International Journal of Nursing Practice, cilt.25, sa.1, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2019
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/ijn.12717
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Nursing Practice
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: cancer, compassion fatigue, nursing, oncology, secondary traumatic stress
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Aim: The aim of this study was to explore secondary traumatic stress experiences of nurses caring for cancer patients. Methods: A qualitative descriptive approach was taken in the study. The team conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with 13 oncology nurses. We evaluated the responses collected using content analysis. Results: Three distinct themes emerged from the interviews: cycle of desperation, coping, and change. Conclusion: Based on the results obtained, it is suggested that programs containing cognitive restructuring techniques be developed; peer support groups may enable senior nurses to guide inexperienced nurses.