Abstract
The number of deaths occurring in hospitals is rising, and many occur in settings other than specialist palliative care, oncology or critical care. Nurses working outside these specialist environments report end-of-life (EoL) care as a source of stress. This research aimed to explore these experiences. This qualitative study, using semi-structured interviews as a research technique, aimed to investigate the experiences of surgical nurses caring for dying patients. Five themes emerged: understanding of and preference for EoL care; perceived barriers while providing EoL care; robust support from the team as a facilitator while providing EoL care; symptom management; future training and support. Participants considered providing EoL care as part of their professional role and reported that they were able to provide appropriate physical care. Participants identified challenges in providing emotional and psychological support to dying patients and their families in an acute surgical setting.
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