Nurses Coping Skills in Pediatrics Palliative Care.
Ndungu, Winny (2025)
2025
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Background: Pediatric palliative care aims to alleviate suffering and improve the quality of life for children with life-limiting conditions. Nurses, as primary caregivers, face significant emotional and psychological challenges while providing such care. Understanding and enhancing their coping skills is vital for their well-being and the quality of care they deliver.
Aims and purpose: The aim of the study was to is to amalgam current information from different re-search sources on the coping skills of nurses on pediatrics palliative care. The purpose was to present evidence-based information that health care workers and nurses can use to improve pediatric palliative care.
Methods: Literature review method was used and data retrieved from CINAHL, Google Scholar and ProQuest databases. A total of seven articles selected were reviewed and analyzed. PICOS criteria were used to determine the inclusion and exclusion of the selected articles.
Results: The study found out that nurses employ a variety of Organizational support, social support, and Personal copying strategies. Organizational support, debriefing session with effective communication and team collaboration played a critical role in managing stress. Social support, such as family and peer sup-port, was also significant in alleviating stress. Personal coping strategies, including Self-care such as Mind-fulness and relaxation techniques & Physical exercise and Setting boundaries further contributed to their ability to cope with the demands of pediatric palliative care. Nurses with access to these support systems demonstrated better resilience and lower stress levels
Conclusion: Effective coping skills are essential for nurses in pediatric palliative care to manage stress and maintain their well-being. organizational support, including team collaboration, debriefing sessions, enhances nurses' coping abilities. Social support systems, particularly emotional and peer support, are crucial in reducing stress. Personal coping strategies, such as self-care, mindfulness, and physical exercise, play a significant role in promoting resilience. Implementing targeted interventions that incorporate these elements can significantly improve nurses' coping skills, benefiting both the caregivers and their patients
Aims and purpose: The aim of the study was to is to amalgam current information from different re-search sources on the coping skills of nurses on pediatrics palliative care. The purpose was to present evidence-based information that health care workers and nurses can use to improve pediatric palliative care.
Methods: Literature review method was used and data retrieved from CINAHL, Google Scholar and ProQuest databases. A total of seven articles selected were reviewed and analyzed. PICOS criteria were used to determine the inclusion and exclusion of the selected articles.
Results: The study found out that nurses employ a variety of Organizational support, social support, and Personal copying strategies. Organizational support, debriefing session with effective communication and team collaboration played a critical role in managing stress. Social support, such as family and peer sup-port, was also significant in alleviating stress. Personal coping strategies, including Self-care such as Mind-fulness and relaxation techniques & Physical exercise and Setting boundaries further contributed to their ability to cope with the demands of pediatric palliative care. Nurses with access to these support systems demonstrated better resilience and lower stress levels
Conclusion: Effective coping skills are essential for nurses in pediatric palliative care to manage stress and maintain their well-being. organizational support, including team collaboration, debriefing sessions, enhances nurses' coping abilities. Social support systems, particularly emotional and peer support, are crucial in reducing stress. Personal coping strategies, such as self-care, mindfulness, and physical exercise, play a significant role in promoting resilience. Implementing targeted interventions that incorporate these elements can significantly improve nurses' coping skills, benefiting both the caregivers and their patients