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. 2021 Jun 30:10:224.
doi: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1151_20. eCollection 2021.

Exploring the occupational health needs of oncology nurses: A qualitative study

Mozhgan Soheili  1 , Fariba Jokar  2 , Maryam Eghbali-Babadi  3 , Mehran Sharifi  4 , Fariba Taleghani  5
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Exploring the occupational health needs of oncology nurses: A qualitative study

Mozhgan Soheili et al. J Educ Health Promot. .

Abstract

Background: Although the work environment of oncology nurses is highly complex and challenging, their occupational health needs are scarcely studied. This study aimed to explore the occupational health needs of oncology nurses.

Materials and methods: This qualitative descriptive study was conducted in 2018-2019. The participants consisted of 52 oncology nurses and 11 other key informants. They were chosen from eight cancer treatment centers in different cities of Iran. Data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews and analyzed using conventional content analysis.

Results: The occupational health needs of oncology nurses were grouped into three main categories included needs for self-care, development of professional competency, and a safe and healthy work environment.

Conclusion: The work environment of oncology nurses needs to be optimized in terms of physical, psychological, organizational, and sociocultural conditions. Furthermore, the necessary measures should be taken to encourage oncology nurses to implement self-care, thus creating the preparedness to face the challenges of the workplace by developing their professional competencies.

Keywords: Occupational health; oncology nursing; qualitative research.

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There are no conflicts of interest.

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