Secondary traumatic stress experiences of nurses caring for cancer patients


GÜNÜŞEN N., ÜSTÜN B., AK P. S., BÜYÜKKAYA BESEN D.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING PRACTICE, vol.25, no.1, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/ijn.12717
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING PRACTICE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Keywords: cancer, compassion fatigue, nursing, oncology, secondary traumatic stress, MANAGE COMPASSION FATIGUE, BURNOUT, INTERVENTIONS, GROWTH
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.