Abstract

Secondary traumatic stress resulting from patient has a psychological impact on pediatric nurses, affecting both the nurse and his/her ability to care for patients effectively. An understanding of traumatic work experiences in this population, lead to the development of interventions to address this problem.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Marni Kellogg, PhD, RN, CPN, CNE - College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts -Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA, USA

Sigma Membership

Theta Kappa

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Phenomenology

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Clinical, Academic, Leaders, Researchers

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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A phenomenological investigation of the traumatic work experiences of pediatric nurses

Washington, DC, USA

Secondary traumatic stress resulting from patient has a psychological impact on pediatric nurses, affecting both the nurse and his/her ability to care for patients effectively. An understanding of traumatic work experiences in this population, lead to the development of interventions to address this problem.