The current situation and influencing factors of occupational grief among clinical nurses: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Occupational grief, a psychological response arising from repeated exposure to patient suffering and death, is increasingly recognized among clinical nurses. This emotional burden not only impairs mental health but also affects professional functioning and patient care quality. Despite its relevance, there has been no comprehensive synthesis of the tools used to assess occupational grief, its contributing factors, and potential interventions.

Methods

This scoping review followed the Arksey and O'Malley framework and adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. We systematically searched 9 English and Chinese databases - including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, China Natio

SUBMITTER: Yin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12727250 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature