How do work in oncology unit nurses experience hospice care provision in China? A descriptive phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the experiences and perceptions of oncology nurses providing hospice care in Chinese mainland.

Methods

A descriptive phenomenological research method was utilized to describe experience of hospice care among oncology nurses. Eighteen oncology nurses were selected for interviews using purposive sampling from four grade A tertiary hospitals in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. The face-to-face semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. Data were recorded using NVivo 12.0 and analyzed using the Colaizzi's 7-step phenomenological data analysis method.

Results

The interview data generated five major themes: (1) end-of-life care for oncology patients, (2) support and care for family members, (3) self-limitation and psychological distress, (4) cu

SUBMITTER: Huang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11605921 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature