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Factors Contributing To Nurse Burnout In Oncology, Caroline Withers
Factors Contributing To Nurse Burnout In Oncology, Caroline Withers
The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Undergraduate Honors Theses
Nurse burnout is a pressing concern for healthcare with significant implications for all areas of nursing and patient outcomes. However, the specialty of oncology experiences burnout differently than other specialties for a multitude of reasons. This literature review aims to determine factors that contribute to nurse burnout within oncology, and identify evidence-based prevention strategies. The twenty studies included in the review underscore the crucial role of management and leadership in the prevention of nurse burnout. Further education and research are needed to better understand causes of burnout, as well as proper interventions. Interventions need to be established on a hospital …