摘要
Background: Caring for dying patients is an emotional burden for nurses. Purpose: This study used reflective groups to explore the process of transition that nurses go through in caring for dying patients. Methods: We adopted a phenomenological approach. Data were collected from nurses participating in 12 reflective groups. All nurses worked in oncology/hospice units in a general hospital in Taipei. We used thematic analysis to analyze data. Results: Findings identified a transition in how nurses handled and contained their emotions within three main themes: (1) containing unpredictable reality, (2) cautious "holding back" in discussion, and (3) self-cultivation in order to serve others. These findings led us to extrapolate the three issues of wounded healer, facing others, and altruism in caring. Conclusions/Implications for practice: This study represented the holding and containing of nurses in caring for dying patients and held group dialogues to facilitate reflection. Findings will be used to facilitate nurse self-awareness and improve end-of-life care quality. Copyright © 2012 Taiwan Nurses Association.
原文 | 英語 |
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頁(從 - 到) | 31-39 |
頁數 | 9 |
期刊 | Journal of Nursing |
卷 | 60 |
發行號 | 3 |
DOIs | |
出版狀態 | 已發佈 - 6月 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- 一般護理