Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-0775
ISSN: 2572-0775
School of Nursing, Changzhou University, Changzhou, China
Review Article
Experience of Pediatric Nurses in Nursing Dying Children: A Qualitative Study
Author(s): Wei Na Bian, Jun Xiang Cheng, Yue Dong, Ying Xue, Qian Zhang, Qing Hua Zheng, Yue Song and Hong- Wei Yang*
Purpose: To explore the challenges and effective coping strategies of pediatric nurses in caring for dying children.
Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was adopted. Data were collected using semi-structured interview with 10
nurses from the pediatrics, pediatric emergency department and neonatology department.
Results: Three themes were generated: stressors, stress consequences, coping strategies. Ten sub-themes were
generalized: negative stress; helpless; question rescue behavior; fear of communication; lack of workforce for
night rescue; compassion fatigue; burnout; changes in life attitudes; self-regulation; leadership approval and no
accountability.
Conclusion: Through qualitative research, the challenges and effective coping strategies faced by nurses in caring
for dyi.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2572-0775.22.7.222