Stress in Hospice at Home Nurses: A Qualitative Study of Their Experiences of Their Work and Wellbeing
This study, published in the International Journal of Palliative Nursing, explored hospice at home nurses’ experiences of caring for palliative and dying patients. Hospice at home nurses working in the community across North West Wales were interviewed and a grounded theory approach was used to categorize the data into the following themes: job satisfaction, stressors, coping strategies, and support. Recommendations arising from the study include encouraging the use of clinical supervision, attendance at multidisciplinary meetings, and the provision of stress-awareness training, and raising awareness of the role of hospice at home nurses in primary care.
Topics:
Organizational Strategies, Personal Factors, Practice Environment
Tags:
International, Nurse