Hospice-at-home nurses' experiences of caring for patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Catherine Jameson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Protected Time ◽  
Positive Coping ◽  
Dying Patients ◽  
One To One ◽  
Hospice At Home ◽  
Global Population ◽  
At Home

Background: The demand for hospice-at-home (HH) nurses is increasing due to an ageing global population and many people preferring to die at home. Therefore, the retention of existing HH nurses is vital. Aims: This paper explores HH nurses' experiences of caring for dying patients to discover the factors that enable them to maintain their enthusiasm for their work, and cope with the challenges of working in a patient's home. Methods: This qualitative study consisted of multiple unstructured interviews with 16 HH nurses conducted in England. Findings: The interviews show that HH nurses: use a broad range of coping mechanisms; encounter intense, complex, unpredictable and ethically unclear challenges; identify a need for more support; and love their job. Conclusion: In order for nurses to continue to enjoy their job, extra support to incorporate protected time for debriefing at the end of an HH nurse's shift is needed. Nurses also need training to develop positive coping skills, external supervision on a one-to-one basis as needed, and have their value demonstrated, by their employers and managers recognising and acknowledging them. These factors are likely to facilitate in the retention of employment of HH nurses.

scholarly journals Family and healthcare professionals’ perceptions of a pilot hospice at home programme for children: a qualitative study

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Brenner ◽  
Michael Connolly ◽  
Des Cawley ◽  
Frances Howlin ◽  
Jay Berry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Hospice At Home ◽  
At Home

scholarly journals Supporting family carers providing end‐of‐life home care: a qualitative study on the impact of a hospice at home service

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 131-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara A Jack ◽  
Mary R O'Brien ◽  
Joyce Scrutton ◽  
Catherine R Baldry ◽  
Karen E Groves
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Home Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Home Service ◽  
Hospice At Home ◽  
The Impact ◽  
At Home

Stress in hospice at home nurses:a qualitative study

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A26.1-A26
Author(s):  
Karen Tunnah ◽  
Ros Johnstone ◽  
Angela Jones
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Hospice At Home ◽  
At Home

Dificuldades do Profissional Enfermeiro ao Cuidar de Pacientes Pediátricos Portadores de Câncer/ Difficulties of the Professional Nurse when Taking Care of Pediatric Patients with Cancer

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
Renata Pinto Ribeiro ◽  
Teresa Francisca Moraes Pinto ◽  
Clarissa Santos Carvalho Ribeiro ◽  
Valdinéa Luiz Hertel
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Emotional Involvement ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Professional Nurse ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Oncological Diseases ◽  
Taking Care

Objetivo: O objetivo desse estudo foi de identificar as dificuldades do profissional enfermeiro frente à criança com câncer, verificar se há preparo adequado para atender às necessidades de uma criança com doenças oncológicas; e qual a forma de enfrentamento utilizada pelo profissional diante das dificuldades encontradas, no atendimento a essa criança. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, objetivando identificar quais dificuldades o profissional de enfermagem enfrenta no cuidado de criança com câncer e de seus familiares, os mecanismos de enfrentamento dessas dificuldades no atendimento dos mesmos e se há preparo adequado dos mesmos para atender as necessidades dessas crianças. Os sujeitos foram quatro enfermeiras que cuidam ou já cuidaram de crianças com câncer no Hospital Bom Pastor – Varginha/MG. A coleta de dados foi desenvolvida por uma entrevista semiestruturada. Resultados: Constatou-se que as dificuldades são: cuidar de criança em estado grave, seus pais e o envolvimento emocional. Aos meios de enfrentamento referem à oração e a distração. Quanto ao preparo do profissional referem despreparo para atuar nesta área. Conclusão: Conclui-se que há falta de preparo aos profissionais, embora os mesmos cuidem com humanização dessas crianças.  Palavras-chave: Enfermeiro; Crianças; Câncer.   ABSTRACT: Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the difficulties of the professional nurse when taking care of a child with cancer, check the adequate preparation to meet the needs of children with oncological diseases; and what form of coping with the situation the professionals used when taking care of this child. Methodology: This was a qualitative study , aiming to identify the difficulties the professional faces in the care of children with cancer and their families , the coping mechanisms of these difficulties in the care  and if there is adequate preparation thereof to meet the needs of these children. The subjects were four nurses who care or have cared for children with cancer at Good Shepherd Hospital – Varginha/MG. Data collection was carried out by a semi - structured interview. Results: It was found that the difficulties are care of a child in serious condition, his parents and the emotional involvement. Means of coping relate to prayer and distraction. As to their preparation, professionals refer as being unprepared to act in this area. Conclusion: We concluded that there is lack of preparation of professionals, although they take care of these children in a humanistic way  Keywords: Nurse; children; Cancer.

scholarly journals How patients with schizophrenia “as a Victim” cope with violence in Indonesia: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iyus Yosep ◽  
Henny Suzana Mediani ◽  
Linlin Lindayani ◽  
Aat Sriati
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Coping Strategy ◽  
Positive Coping ◽  
Victims Of Violence

Abstract Background There is increasing concern about the level of violence and people with schizophrenia. However, research about violence in correlation with schizophrenia mostly focuses on patients as offenders rather than victims. Phenomenology was chosen to explore experience of patients with schizophrenia as a victim coping with violence in Indonesia. Results Of the 40 interviewees, average age was 35.8 years old (range 21–43). The 40 patients with schizophrenia comprised 26 males and 14 females. Violence typically included pushing, punching, or kicking, and restrained. The patient’s coping experiences as victims of violence were categorized into three themes: submission (n = 28), expression of anger to object (n = 33), and positive coping strategy (n = 23). Conclusion To shorten the evaluation required to choose coping strategies, domestic violence education/psychoeducation would be relevant.

The Prevention of Depression in Children: A Pilot Study

2000 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony P. Hannan ◽  
Ronald M. Rapee ◽  
Jennifer L. Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Positive Coping ◽  
Sixth Grade Students ◽  
Depression Management

AbstractTwenty, fifth- and sixth-grade students who reported mild depressive symptomatology were placed into a brief intervention program. The program was conducted over eight, weekly, 90-minute sessions and aimed to teach students depression management strategies and positive coping skills. Significant reductions in symptoms of depression, anxiety and externalising behaviour were found and maintained for six months. The results lend support to the effectiveness of this brief program for early intervention in depression. The potential for the program to prevent the later development of clinical depression and related problems is discussed.

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