Neslihan Partlak Günüşen1, Besti Üstün2, Pınar Serçekuş Ak3, Dilek Büyükkaya Besen1. 1. Faculty of Nursing, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Hemşirelik Fakültesi, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, Turkey. 2. Faculty of Health Sciences, Üsküdar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Üsküdar University, İstanbul, Turkey. 3. Faculty of Health Sciences, Pamukkale Üniversitesi, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey.
Abstract
AIM: The aim of this study was to explore secondary traumatic stress experiences of nurses caring for cancer patients. METHODS: A qualitative descriptive approach was taken in the study. The team conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with 13 oncology nurses. We evaluated the responses collected using content analysis. RESULTS: Three distinct themes emerged from the interviews: cycle of desperation, coping, and change. CONCLUSION: Based on the results obtained, it is suggested that programs containing cognitive restructuring techniques be developed; peer support groups may enable senior nurses to guide inexperienced nurses.
AIM: The aim of this study was to explore secondary traumatic stress experiences of nurses caring for cancerpatients. METHODS: A qualitative descriptive approach was taken in the study. The team conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with 13 oncology nurses. We evaluated the responses collected using content analysis. RESULTS: Three distinct themes emerged from the interviews: cycle of desperation, coping, and change. CONCLUSION: Based on the results obtained, it is suggested that programs containing cognitive restructuring techniques be developed; peer support groups may enable senior nurses to guide inexperienced nurses.