Staying or Leaving the Pediatric Oncology Clinic: Nurses' Challenges in Care and Voices of Struggle - A Qualitative Study

IF 2.3 4区医学 Q1 NURSING

Seminars in Oncology Nursing Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151800

Remziye Semerci , Aylin Akca Sumengen , İlçim Ercan Koyuncu , Eyşan Hanzade Savaş , Ayşe Ay , Münevver Erkul

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Abstract

Objective

Pediatric oncology nursing is a challenging and emotionally exhausting profession. Understanding the challenges and struggles faced by pediatric oncology nurses can help to create targeted interventions that will improve their well-being and enhance the quality of care for children with cancer and their families. This study aimed to explore the challenges and struggles nurses face in their daily care practices.

Method

A qualitative descriptive study was conducted with 16 pediatric oncology nurses. The researchers led the four focus groups, and each group included four participants. The data analysis involved transcribing focus group interviews, conducting member checking for accuracy, and using MAXQDA software to code and refine themes for interpretation and reporting. The Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist was followed in the study.

Results

Four main themes and seven sub-themes were identified: Lack of Multidisciplinary Team and Institutional Resources, Coping Difficulties with Burnout, Management of Relations with Patients and Parents in Care, Continuing Education, and Mentoring.

Conclusion

This study identified four main themes that reveal the need for strategic interventions that promote interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthen psychosocial support, foster effective communication for patient and family engagement, and enhance continuous education and mentorship programs.

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留在或离开儿科肿瘤诊所：护士在护理中的挑战和斗争的声音-一项定性研究。

目的：小儿肿瘤护理是一项具有挑战性和耗费情感的职业。了解儿科肿瘤学护士面临的挑战和挣扎有助于制定有针对性的干预措施，从而改善他们的福祉，提高对癌症儿童及其家庭的护理质量。本研究旨在探讨护士在日常护理实践中所面临的挑战和挣扎。方法：对16名儿科肿瘤科护士进行定性描述性研究。研究人员领导了四个焦点小组，每个小组包括四名参与者。数据分析包括记录焦点小组访谈，指导成员检查准确性，以及使用MAXQDA软件对解释和报告的主题进行编码和优化。本研究遵循定性研究报告标准清单。结果：确定了4个主题和7个副主题：缺乏多学科团队和机构资源、应对倦怠困难、护理中与患者和家长关系的管理、继续教育和指导。结论：本研究确定了四个主要主题，揭示了促进跨学科合作、加强社会心理支持、促进患者和家庭参与的有效沟通、加强持续教育和指导计划的战略干预的必要性。

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Seminars in Oncology Nursing Nursing-Oncology (nursing)

CiteScore

3.40

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审稿时长

45 days

期刊介绍： Seminars in Oncology Nursing is a unique international journal published six times a year. Each issue offers a multi-faceted overview of a single cancer topic from a selection of expert review articles and disseminates oncology nursing research relevant to patient care, nursing education, management, and policy development.