Abstract
Caring for patients is a stressful occupation. Death and dying is the most consistent stressor (Wilkinson 1995). Problems experienced are frequently repeated in dreams and nightmares (Cernovsky 1983). A study was set up to identify: (1) The prevalence of recurrent dreams and nightmares in palliative care workers and student nurses. (2) Differences in the prevalence and content of recurrent dreams and nightmares between palliative care workers and student nurses. 108 palliative care workers and 184 student nurses completed a self administered questionnaire incorporating demographic data and information on recurrent dreams and nightmares. The data was analyzed using SPSS and non-parametric statistics. The preliminary analysis indicates a significantly lower incidence of recurrent dreams and nightmares in palliative care workers compared with student nurses. However, the contents of the dreams differed between the 2 groups. The paper will discuss the results and interventions which help those experiencing recurrent dreams and nightmares.
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