Strategies to Promote Coping and Resilience in Oncology and Palliative Care Nurses Caring for Adult Patients with Malignancy: A Comprehensive Systematic Review

The objective of this systematic review, published in JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, was to identify personal and organizational strategies that promote coping and resilience in oncology and palliative care nurses caring for adult patients with malignancy. Twenty studies were included in the review.The review identified a number of strategies to better prepare nurses for practice and maintain their psychological wellbeing. Although no firm conclusions can be drawn in respect to the most effective interventions, strategies with merit included those that: a) foster connections within the team; b) provide education and training to develop behaviors that assist in controlling or limiting the intensity of stress, or aiding recovery; and c) assist in processing emotion and learning from experiences. Although individuals must take responsibility for developing personal strategies to assist coping and resilience, organizational support is integral to equipping individuals to deal with work related challenges.

Topics:
Individual Strategies, Organizational Strategies

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