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Reflections on the Emotional Hazards of Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Four Decades of Perspectives and Potential.
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Journal of pediatric nursing [J Pediatr Nurs] 2018 May - Jun; Vol. 40, pp. 63-73. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Mar 28. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Theoretical Principles: Pediatric oncology nurses are particularly vulnerable to emotional distress. Responsible for the oversight of a child's care, these nurses sustain close interactions with multiple patients and families over time, many of whom are coping with life-limiting diagnoses. The world of pediatric oncology nurses is one where tragedy is routinely witnessed thus demanding self-care and healing across a continuum.<br />Phenomenon Addressed: The aim of this article is to outline and review the emotional sequelae of pediatric oncology nurses' work and to suggest interventions to support well-being in light of prolonged caregiving. Three major categories that are addressed include the aspects of clinical practice that influence caregiving, the risks of burnout, compassion fatigue, moral distress and grief, and interventions to counteract these phenomena.<br />Research Linkages: Future-nursing research should focus upon the development of validated, psychometrically sound measurement tools to assess nurse-specific variants of burnout, compassion fatigue, moral distress, and nurse grief. Qualitative research should investigate the relationship between personal variables, workplace and team characteristics, age and experience, and their influence on the predominance of burnout, compassion fatigue, moral distress, and nurse grief. Lastly, the phenomena of resiliency demands further study.<br /> (Copyright © 2018. Published by Elsevier Inc.)
- Subjects :
- Adaptation, Psychological
Burnout, Professional psychology
Humans
Job Satisfaction
Neoplasms psychology
Nursing Staff, Hospital trends
Oncology Nursing trends
Palliative Care psychology
Workplace psychology
Burnout, Professional prevention & control
Neoplasms nursing
Nursing Staff, Hospital psychology
Oncology Nursing methods
Resilience, Psychological
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-8449
- Volume :
- 40
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of pediatric nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29776481
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2018.03.007