Qualitative analysis reveals how reflective practices promote well-being and reduce stress among oncology nurses, suggesting the need for organizational support.
Deep nurse-patient connections foster meaning and resilience but can blur boundaries, increasing risks like countertransference. Reflective practices help safeguard nurses' well-being and care quality. At the individual level, nurses should adopt self-care strategies and engage in reflective practices. Organizational support is vital. Institutions can provide emotional resilience training, implement bereavement overload policies, and offer group storytelling opportunities to reduce stress, enhance regulation, and build supportive peer connections.
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