Factors impacting pediatric registered nurse attitudes toward caring for dying children and their families: A descriptive study

Richoux, Dianne N.; Chatmon, Benita N.; Davis, Alison H.; Sweeney, Brittany

doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2022.09.010

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“…Pediatric oncology nurses often find themselves walking the fine line between giving hope and explaining the reality of the situation (Dos Santos et al, 2023). This ethical dilemma continues to be an area that requires more support and training for pediatric oncology nurses (Jewitt et al, 2023; Richoux et al, 2022). In addition, individual and environmental factors significantly influence end‐of‐life experiences and interactions in pediatric oncology (Joren et al, 2023; Hirata et al, 2023; Vassileva et al, 2023).…”

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“…Engaging in open and supportive communication with children and their families during the end‐of‐life period in pediatric oncology represents a challenging experience for nurses (Hirata & Kobayashi, 2023; Newman et al, 2019; Richoux et al, 2022). Also, achieving ideal communication can often be a struggle, shaped by numerous factors such as limited resources, emotional burdens, and individual capacities (Dos Santos et al, 2023; Richoux et al, 2022; Sisk, Harvey, et al, 2022; Sisk, Keenan, et al, 2022). Upon review of the literature, there are a limited number of qualitative studies that deeply elucidate the experiences of communication processes between nurses, children, and their families during the end‐of‐life period, a time when the relationship is expected to terminate (Montgomery et al, 2017; Sawin et al, 2019).…”

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Realities and ideals: Experiences and needs of pediatric oncology nurses in communication processes with children and their families at the end‐of‐life period: A photovoice qualitative study

Özdemir Koyu,

Algül,

Kilicarslan Törüner

2023

Nursing & Health Sciences

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Effective communication in end‐of‐life care for pediatric cancer patients is crucial. Yet, limited research focuses on the communication experiences of pediatric oncology nurses during this period. This study aims to investigate the communication experiences and needs of these nurses with children and their families during the end‐of‐life period. A qualitative study design with photo voice methodology was followed. The research was conducted with 16 pediatric oncology nurses working in the pediatric oncology wards of a university hospital between January and May 2023. Data were collected the “Characteristic Information Form”, “Semi‐Structured Interview Form”, and photovoice methodology. Data were analyzed through reflexive thematic analysis. Most of the nurses are at the undergraduate level, and their working experience in pediatric oncology wards ranges from 4 months to 17 years. Seven main themes emerged: Optimistic Communication‐Interaction, Mindfulness, Active Coping, Behavioral Actions, Death Uncertainty Dilemma, Interpersonal and Environmental Factors, and Discrepancy between Ideals and Reality. The study sheds light on the importance of pediatric oncology nurses' ideals versus realities upstream approach in communicating with end‐of‐life children and their families, empowering pediatric oncology nurses on the journey to ideal end‐of‐life care.

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