Coping strategies of nurses facing pediatric death in oncology units: A qualitative study.
The death of children in healthcare settings, particularly in oncology units, has profound, multifaceted, and emotionally distress impact on nurses. Implementing effective coping strategies is essential not only to improve the nurses' mental well-being but also to enhance the quality of nursing care...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Pediatric Nursing Vol. 86; pp. 81 - 90 |
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W B Saunders
Jan2026
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