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Oncology Nurses Share Their Experiences With Bereavement and Self-Care.

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/28/2008 - 20:27.

Authors:

Lally, Robin M.

Source:

ONS News, Volume 20, Number 10, p.p4 - 11 (2005)

URL:

http://search.ebscohost.com.liboff.ohsu.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=18426098&site=ehost-live

Keywords:

TERMINAL care; CANCER -- Nursing; NURSES; EMOTIONS; REPRESSION (Psychology); GRIEF; TERMINALLY ill

Abstract:

Presents information on the emotional loss experienced by oncology nurses who care for terminally ill and dying patients. Effect of personalization, the burden of unfulfilled patient goals, and feelings of powerlessness on nurses; Repression of grief may be used as a protective mechanism; Experiences of several oncology nurses. INSET: Kenneth B. Schwartz Center Supports Professional Caregivers.