Meaning in Life and Self ‐Esteem Help Hospice Nurses Withstand Prolonged Exposure to Death

ConclusionThe presence of meaning in life promotes self ‐esteem, which then buffers against negative outcomes.Implication for Nursing ManagementAlthough managers cannot directly instill meaning in life in hospice nurses, they may be able to help nurses find or maintain meaning by promoting policies that allow them to participate in meaningful personal, cultural, or religious activities. Additionally, managers of hospice nurses could connect them with resources (e.g., mentors, counselors, or chaplains) to cope with the existential demands of providing end ‐of‐life care.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Nursing Management - November 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Michael D. Barnett, Jenna M. Moore, Caitlin J. Garza Tags: Original Article Source Type: research