Analysis of the experiences of nurses who return to nursing after cancer
Journal article
Edward, Karen-Leigh, Giandinoto, Jo-Ann and McFarland, Judelle. (2017). Analysis of the experiences of nurses who return to nursing after cancer. British Journal of Nursing. 26(21), pp. 1170 - 1175. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2017.26.21.1170
Authors | Edward, Karen-Leigh, Giandinoto, Jo-Ann and McFarland, Judelle |
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Abstract | Background: understanding the impact of role ambiguity (both professional and patient) can be a factor in deepening the understanding of the ongoing personal, professional and organisational requirements of nurses who are cancer survivors. Purpose: the aim of this qualitative study was to elucidate an in-depth description of nurses' experiences of surviving cancer. Method: an exploratory qualitative research design was used (n=8), with participants recruited between September 2014 and December 2016. Discussion: data analysis led to the emergence of six themes: being practical about the diagnosis and treatment, empathy and compassion, a ‘new normal’ and the role of organisational support, medical knowledge and treatment experiences, coping in silence and denial, and being resilient. Conclusion: nurses as cancer survivors who return to work offer a richness of experience related to enhanced empathetic responses to patients in their care and have the potential to be great practice role-models for other staff. |
Keywords | cancer; nurses; nurses as patients; survivorship; qualitative research; return to work |
Year | 2017 |
Journal | British Journal of Nursing |
Journal citation | 26 (21), pp. 1170 - 1175 |
Publisher | MA Healthcare Ltd |
ISSN | 0966-0461 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2017.26.21.1170 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85040578175 |
Page range | 1170 - 1175 |
Research Group | School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/86q43/analysis-of-the-experiences-of-nurses-who-return-to-nursing-after-cancer
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