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, cilt.25, sa.1, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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
  • Dokuz Eylül 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.