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The Perceptions of Nurses, Patients and Family Members Regarding Nurses' Empathetic Behaviours Towards Patients Suffering From Cancer: A Descriptive Qualitative Study Publisher



Ashouri E1 ; Taleghani F1 ; Memarzadeh M2 ; Saburi M3 ; Babashahi F4
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  1. 1. Nursing and Midwifery Department, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Pediatric Surgery Department, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Matron, Cancer Treatment Center, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. Cancer Treatment Center, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Journal of Research in Nursing Published:2018


Abstract

Background: Although evidence suggests that empathic behaviour is an essential component in nursing care that affects the psychological distress experienced by cancer patients, it remains a neglected issue in nursing in Iran. Methods: This study was conducted on 33 participants selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using in-depth interviews and were then analysed using qualitative content analysis with an inductive approach. Findings: Three categories of data thus emerged, comprising: (a) empathetic attention; (b) empathetic presence; and (c) the facilitators of empathetic behaviour. Conclusions: The findings can help oncology nurses provide more empathetic care to patients and their family members. © The Author(s) 2018.
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