Experiences of gynecologic oncology nurses regarding caring behaviors: a hermeneutic phenomenological study

Purpose: This study aims to explore the caring behaviors experiences of gynecologic oncology nurses. Methods: This study was conducted with phenomenological hermeneutical approach. This study was carried out 14 nurses working on women with gynecologic cancer. Data were collected through individual interview method by using semi-structured interview guide. Data were analyzed using a phenomenological hermeneutical method. Results: Caring behaviors experiences of gynecologic oncology nurses were explained by the themes missed caring behaviors, transition from work-centered to care-centered approach, and transition to caring-healing approach. The first theme, missed caring behaviors included two subthemes: focusing on routines and superficial relationships. The second theme, transition from routine to care-centered included three subthemes: barrier perception, off the record and controlled attachment. The last theme, transition to caring-healing consisted of the subthemes ideal care conscience, presenting presence, looking through her window, healing with caring behaviors. The main theme was reached as caring behaviors: the focus of nursing. Conclusion: This study suggests that gynecologic oncology nurses need to adequately and efficiently improve on caring behaviors in an intense caring environment.

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This study aimed to explore the caring behaviors experiences of gynecologic oncology nurses, identifying themes such as missed caring behaviors and transitions in care approaches. The findings suggest a need for improvement in caring behaviors in this intense caring environment.