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- Oncology nurses need specialized training in palliative care due to the complex emotional and psychological challenges they face, leading to high workplace stress.
- A study conducted with 32 Portuguese oncology nurses found that while stress levels were moderate overall, younger and less experienced nurses struggled more with issues surrounding death and dying.
- The research supports the implementation of Stress Management Training Workshops to help reduce stress and enhance coping strategies, highlighting the importance of addressing workplace stress in this field.
Article Abstract
Oncology nurses often face complex end-of-life issues, underlining their need for specific training in palliative care. In this context, nurses experience several emotional and psychological dilemmas, which are often difficult to manage and result in high levels of workplace stress. This study aimed to determine the levels and work-related factors of workplace stress among oncology nurses. A descriptive baseline study was performed as part of a large four-phase study based on quantitative data collected from Portuguese oncology nurses. Of the 32 participating nurses, most were women, and the mean age was 42.69 ± 10.04 years. Overall, nurses revealed moderate levels of stress. Younger nurses with less professional experience had difficulties dealing with issues related to death and dying. This pilot study supported the development of a program of six Stress Management Training Workshops (SMTW) to reduce stress and increase adaptative strategies. Assessing workplace stress among oncology nurses should be the focus of intervention by managers and institutional leaders.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9396982 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nursrep12030059 | DOI Listing |
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