從資深護理人員的觀點探究癌症及相關照護經驗

The Lived Experiences in Cancer Patients' Suffering by Senior Oncology Nurses' Perspectives

讓無法治癒的病患得以善終，是從事安寧療護工作的責任與目標，但因文化、風俗、宗教、種族等的差異，讓病患達到目標的過程存有相當的個別性，特別當我們在支持末期病患的靈性照護時，必需完整了解到上述的背景差異，尤其是宗教。

The purpose of this study was to explore nurses' understanding of cancer patients' experiences in suffering process. An interview method was used to collect data, using content analysz of data. Six senior oncology nurses in a medical center were invited to participate in this study. The important findings were as follows: for patients in early stage, cancer related information was searching, patients' mood was fluctuating between hopes and fears, Chinese medicine and alterative medicine were used in addition to regular medical treatments. For patients' coping strategies, family support or encouragement might help patients walk away from the dark of suffering. For nurses' caring consideration, psychosocial consultation and supporting groups in the future were highly recommended.