Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/3851
Title: Problems arising when caring for a dying patient with cancer: reflection on a critical incident
Authors: Charalambous, Andreas 
Papastavrou, Evridiki 
Major Field of Science: Medical and Health Sciences
Field Category: Health Sciences
Keywords: Attitude to Death;Human;Terminal care;Neoplasm;Terminal care
Issue Date: 1-Apr-2009
Source: International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 2009, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 198-202
Volume: 15
Issue: 4
Start page: 198
End page: 202
Journal: International Journal of Palliative Nursing 
Abstract: Within health care, a critical incident is an event or circumstance involving a patient, their family or nurse, which has an important effect on the final outcome. Critical incidents can therefore only be identified retrospectively. The incident may have a positive effect or, conversely, it may be something that causes harm or suffering. While reflection and analysis of critical incidents is widely regarded as a valuable learning tool for nurses, its use in palliative care has not received such extensive acceptance. This paper uses the critical incident technique as a means of structured reflection to discuss the problems facing student nurses in the healthcare system of Cyprus when caring for a dying patient. It draws upon the relevant literature to examine specific problems faced by student nurses when dealing with patients with cancer.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/3851
ISSN: 2052286X
DOI: 10.12968/ijpn.2009.15.4.41969
Rights: © Mark Allen Healthcare
Type: Article
Affiliation : Cyprus University of Technology 
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed
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