#Nurses
experience a wide range of #emotions when caring for #patients. Empathy is
powerful because it builds connection. People feel heard, supported, cared for
and validated when someone is taking the time to truly walk through the steps
of empathy with them. Nurses are there for some of the most challenging days in
an individual’s life, and have a unique ability to provide this powerful
support frequently.
Patients are discharged as quickly as possible, whether from acute care or rehab, and nurses are ultimately responsible for the seamless transition of patients to home. As a specialty, #homecare has established best practices to help in this process.
The
National Comprehensive #Cancer Network notes that nearly all patients
experience some level of distress at diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond
into survivor ship. And up to 47% of those diagnosed with a new or recurrent
cancer show a significant level of distress. Unfortunately, less than half are
identified and referred for #psychological support. These psychological needs
must often be addressed before meeting the patient’s informational needs. #Healthcare
professionals play a vital role in assessing and screening for psychological
distress.
Emotional
intelligence is a new concept in nursing; initial research studies indicate
that #emotional #intelligence is an important part of successful nursing
practice. Although research on emotional intelligence is at the developmental
stage, regardless of the theoretical framework used, there is agreement that
emotional intelligence includes the concepts of emotional awareness in relation
to self and others, professional efficiency and emotional management.
#Compassion
fatigue occurs when a caregiver experiences what experts call “secondary
traumatic stress” in reaction to caring for those who are themselves suffering
from traumatic events. Although caregivers don’t actually experience the event as
is the case with post-traumatic stress disorder, they experience the event
emotionally by caring for the patient. CF has become more widely recognized as
a problem that many nurses face.
For more information regarding the sessions in #Advanced Nursing 2019 conference during March 13-14, 2019 @Singapore, email: advancednursing@nursingmeet.com
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