Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
nurses, newly diagnosed cancer patients, patient care
College
Nursing
Abstract
This study examined nurses’ feelings as they communicated with their newly diagnosed cancer patients. Qualitative interviews with ten oncology nurses from northern and central Utah were conducted. Nursing literature demonstrated that many newly diagnosed cancer patients felt healthcare staff were not empathetic. Qualitative interviews with study participants concluded that nurses with oncology experience feel confident and competent in supporting patients. The interviews also discussed that it is important for nurses to be empathetic, compassionate, understanding, and knowledgeable to feel competent in caring for these patients.
Recommended Citation
Ross, Hannah
(2013)
"How Nurses Perceive their Ability to Support Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1670.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1670