Exploring the occupational health needs of oncology nurses: A qualitative study
نویسندگان
1 Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2 Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Cancer Prevention Research Center, Seyyed AlShohada Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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4 Department of Medical Education, Medical Education Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
5 Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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چکیده
BACKGROUND: Although the work environment of oncology nurses is highly complex andchallenging, their occupational health needs are scarcely studied. This study aimed to explore theoccupational health needs of oncology nurses.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This qualitative descriptive study was conducted in 2018–2019. Theparticipants consisted of 52 oncology nurses and 11 other key informants. They were chosen fromeight cancer treatment centers in different cities of Iran. Data were collected through semi‑structuredindividual interviews and analyzed using conventional content analysis.RESULTS: The occupational health needs of oncology nurses were grouped into three maincategories included needs for self‑care, development of professional competency, and a safe andhealthy work environment.CONCLUSION: The work environment of oncology nurses needs to be optimized in terms of physical,psychological, organizational, and sociocultural conditions. Furthermore, the necessary measuresshould be taken to encourage oncology nurses to implement self‑care, thus creating the preparednessto face the challenges of the workplace by developing their professional competencies.
