Needs of Labor and Delivery Nurses Caring for Women Undergoing Pregnancy Termination

Current practice for genetic counselling by nurses: An integrative review

“…Two issues, which may contribute to nurses not embedding genetic counselling into their practice, are a lack of support and education. Parker et al () highlighted that interpersonal support from colleagues and guidance from experienced nurses were noted by those nurses providing the genetic counselling as required by labour and delivery nurses in Canada. These nurses believed this was necessary to manage the emotional aspects of care during this process (Parker et al, ).…”

“…Lack of sufficient genetic knowledge by nurses had led to a final theme: that of the need for further genetic education (Calzone et al, ; Coleman et al, ; Godino et al, ; Parker et al, ; Seven et al, ). For example, Calzone et al () found that of 7798 registered nurses in the United States, 89% of them stated the importance of obtaining further education in common genetic diseases.…”

“…Likewise, Seven et al () conducted a study of 175 registered nurses in a Turkish hospital and concluded that whilst nurses have stated that they have insufficient knowledge to apply genetics into their practice, they are willing to obtain further education. Furthermore, Parker et al () suggest that labour and delivery nurses in Canada need further education and information on genetic counselling process.…”

“The upward spiral staircase of caring”: A hermeneutic phenomenology study of the caring competency of Filipino nurses grounded in competency‐based education

“…The most significant impact in this transformative stage of caring of nurses is assertiveness. Experienced nurses had established strategies to receive a speedy response from the physician most especially during critical moments in the care of their patients (Parker, Swanson, & Frunchak, ). Moreover, nurses take the initiative to lead the healthcare team in responding appropriately to the needs of the patients and their families most especially during the end of life care.…”

“…Similarly, a study claims that the nurses discussed the significance of feeling empathy and forming a therapeutic connection to support families. This link was portrayed through a humanistic approach and the acceptance of the patient's perspective in caring (Parker et al, ).…”