Qualitative study on the perception of good death in patients with end-stage cancer in oncology nurses.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the perception of good death of patients with end-stage cancer by nurses in the oncology department.

Method

In the study we used a phenomenological approach and semi-structured interviews. A total of 11 nurses from the oncology department of a Grade A hospital in Taizhou were interviewed on the cognition of good death from July 1 to September 30, 2022. Colaizzi's analysis method was used to analyse the interview data. This study followed the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ).

Result

Four themes were identified: a strong sense of responsibility and mission; To sustain hope and faith; The important role of family members; Improve patients' quality of life.

Conclusion

The nurses in the department of oncology have

SUBMITTER: Wu WD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11201785 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature