Nurses' Perceptions of Communication in an Oncology Hospital Care: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: In the context of evolving healthcare systems, effective communication represents a fundamental skill for ensuring quality care and addressing the psychosocial needs of oncology patients. In line with the new challenges of nursing education, this study explores communication between nurses and oncology patients, analyzing facilitating and hindering factors from the nurses' perspective within the hospital setting. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted using one-on-one semi-structured interviews. The interviews lasted from 15 to 30 min. The study population consisted of nurses working in the Medical Oncology units of the Regina Elena Institute in Rome (IRE). Data were analyzed using the Framework Analysis method by Ritchie and Spencer.

SUBMITTER: Guariglia L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12785592 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature