A qualitative study on the driving forces for oncology nurses’ participation in palliative care work
10.12026/j.issn.1001-8565.2026.03.11
- VernacularTitle:肿瘤内科护士参与安宁疗护工作驱动力的质性研究
- Author:
Xinyao YUAN
1
;
Pengyun LI
1
;
Sujuan HAO
2
;
Fen WANG
3
;
Dan XU
1
;
Jiahe LI
1
;
Xuancheng CHEN
1
;
Huiling LI
1
Author Information
1. School of Nursing， Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University， Suzhou 215006， China
2. Department of Medical Oncology， Suzhou Municipal Hospital， Suzhou 215006， China
3. Department of Oncology， the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University， Suzhou 215006， China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
palliative care;
oncology nurse;
death education
- From:
Chinese Medical Ethics
2026;39(3):358-364
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo explore the driving forces for oncology nurses’ participation in palliative care work， thereby providing a theoretical basis for the improvement of education and training， incentive mechanisms， and other aspects of the palliative care nursing staff. MethodsEmploying a qualitative research method， semi-structured interviews lasting 40-60 minutes were conducted with 14 nurses who had participated in palliative care work. The interview data were analyzed using the Colaizzi seven-step analysis method. ResultsInternal positive driving forces were job interest， empathy， and a sense of professional responsibility， while the negative was low psychological resilience. External positive driving forces included high work support， professional identity， mutual benefits for nurses and patients， and positive patient attitudes， whereas negative driving forces comprised busy routine clinical work， lack of a reward and incentive system， and bland or negative patient attitudes. ConclusionIt is essential to provide a flexible platform for the enhancement of nurses’ professional capabilities in palliative care， intensify the publicity of palliative care and death education； intervene and guide nurses’ negative emotions， improve and implement relevant incentive systems， and standardize the job recognition and scope of responsibilities of palliative care nurses.
