Experience of pediatric nurses in nursing dying children - a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To explore pediatric nurses' challenges and effective coping strategies in caring for dying children.

Methods

A descriptive qualitative study was adopted. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview with ten nurses from the pediatric, pediatric emergency, and neonatology departments.

Results

Three themes were generated: stressors, consequences, and coping strategies. Ten sub-themes were generalized: negative emotions; helplessness; questioning rescue behavior; fear of communication; lack of workforce for night rescue; compassion fatigue; burnout; changes in life attitudes; self-regulation; leadership approval and no accountability.

Conclusions

Through qualitative research, nurses' challenges and effective coping strategies in caring for dying

SUBMITTER: Bian W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10111798 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature