Oncology nurses′ experience of palliative care: a qualitative study

Objective To explore the experience of palliative care among oncology nurses and provide suggestion to the training program for oncology specialized nurses. Methods Using the qualitative research and 13 oncology nurses were selected. Data were collected by depth interviews. Results the experience of palliative care among oncology nurses included acknowledge the importance of palliative care; increasing sense of achievement and occupational self-identity for nurses; Facing with difficulty and Challenge. Conclusion Palliative care plays important role in oncology nursing and nurses need more focused training on Psychological, social and spiritual care. Key words: Oncology Nurse; Palliative care; Experience; Qualitative research