Table 4 Themes and subthemes
From: Oncology nurses’ experiences of providing emotional support for cancer patients: a qualitative study
Themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
Dictating the abnormality of emotion | ✧ Assessing patient emotions through daily interaction ✧ The warning signs of emotional abnormality |
Soothing and comforting patients | ✧ Back on track with treatment ✧ The importance of trust in the relationship ✧ The help of peer support |
A lack of psychology knowledge and communication skills | ✧ Not my expertise ✧ A lack of communication skills |
Negative impacts of a lack of time | ✧ It takes time ✧ Limited time available |
Managing emotional labor | ✧ Digesting the emotions of an angry patient ✧ Compassion and powerlessness |
Reflecting on the experiences | ✧ Accomplishment in doing good things ✧ Cherish personal and family health |