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Compassion and Care at the End of Life: Oncology Nurses' Experiences in South-East Iran Publisher Pubmed



Ghaljeh M1 ; Iranmanesh S2 ; Nayeri ND3 ; Tirgari B4 ; Kalantarri B5
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  1. 1. Nursing Research Center, Razi Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
  2. 2. Kerman Research Centre, Razi School Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
  3. 3. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Kerman Neuroscience Research Center, Razi Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Neuropharmacology Institute, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Medicine at Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

Source: International Journal of Palliative Nursing Published:2016


Abstract

Background: End of life (EOL) care is newly established in the Iranian context. Context, in this case, refers to the internal and external manifestation of the nurse values, norms and experiences that are learnt throughout life. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore nurses' experiences of caring for dying patients in Iran. Methods: A phenomenological hermeneutic approach, influenced by the philosophy of Ricoeur, was used to analyse 10 oncology nurses' experiences of caring for dying persons. Findings: Three themes emerged from the analysis: 1) seeing the patient as unique person, 2) being present and open to seeing patients as unique persons and 3) personal and professional development as a result of closeness between nurse and patient. Caring for dying persons means assisting them at the end of their lives. Conclusion: Caring relationships underlie professional palliative care and are essential in EOL care. Proper palliative education and professionally led supervision should be included in the Iranian nursing curriculum.
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