Emotional labor and coping strategies of gynecological nurses in recurrent pregnancy loss care: a qualitative phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is marked by multiple pregnancy losses, placing intense emotional and clinical demands on gynecological nurses who often serve as both medical and emotional support for affected patients. While prior research on emotional labor in healthcare underscores the toll of caring for bereaved individuals, few studies have examined the unique, cyclical nature of grief inherent in RPL care.

Methods

A qualitative, phenomenological design was employed to explore the experiences of 12 gynecological nurses working in early pregnancy units. Semi-structured interviews investigated nurses' perceptions of emotional labor, the coping strategies they utilized, and the influence of organizational factors on their well-being. Thematic analysis guided by B

SUBMITTER: Yang F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871658 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature