Assessment of Stress and Satisfaction of Nurses Caring of Pediatric Oncology Patients

Abstract

Oncology nursing is often a source of substantial stress for nurses. Many nurses, particularly novice nurses, have inadequate preparation to care for patients at the end of life and their families. Unless nurses prevent or manage work-related stress by using effective coping strategies, oncology nursing staff will continue to suffer from compassion fatigue (Ozden et al., 2013). This study was aimed to assess stress and satisfaction of nurses caring of pediatric oncology patients through:- 1. Assessment of stress among pediatric oncology nurses. 2. Assessment of satisfaction of pediatric oncology nurses. Research question: 1. What are types of stress and satisfaction affecting nurses caring of pediatric oncology patients? 2. What are the levels of nurses' stress and satisfaction toward nursing care provided for their children?