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Sjuksköterskors upplevelser av att vårda patienter i palliativ vård: En litteraturöversikt
Marie Cederschiöld University, Department of Health Care Sciences.
Marie Cederschiöld University, Department of Health Care Sciences.
2025 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Nurses' experiences of caring for patients in palliative care : A literature review (English)
Abstract [sv]

Bakgrund: Palliativ vård syftar till att bevara livskvalitet hos patienter i livets slutskede genom att lindra fysiskt, psykiskt, socialt och existentiellt lidande. Vården vilar på principerna kommunikation, självbestämmande, närståendestöd och teamarbete. Sjuksköterskans roll är central i att lindra fysiskt och psykiskt lidande samt att bevara det existentiella välbefinnandet. I arbetet ingår även att beakta patientdelaktigheten och närståendestödet. 

Syfte: Syftet med studien var att beskriva sjuksköterskors upplevelser av att vårda patienter i palliativ vård.

Metod: Metoden som användes är en litteraturöversikt där tio kvalitativa vetenskapliga artiklar från databaserna Pubmed och Cinahl valdes ut efter noggrann granskningsprocess.

Resultat: Fyra återkommande teman identifierades: behovet av existentiellt stöd, fungerande teamarbete, specialiserad kunskap samt goda relationer till närstående. Sjuksköterskor upplevde det palliativa arbetet som meningsfullt men känslomässigt krävande. Brist på resurser och organisatoriska hinder försvårade vårdandet, medan empati, närvaro och kommunikation lyftes som centrala förutsättningar för god palliativ vård.

Slutsats: Arbetet inom palliativ vård upplevs som en komplex men betydelsefull del av yrkesrollen. För att främja en hållbar vård i livets slutskede krävs organisatoriskt stöd, kontinuerlig kompetensutveckling och möjlighet till reflektion. 

Abstract [en]

Background: Palliative care aims to preserve the quality of life of patients in the final stages of life by alleviating physical, psychological, social and existential suffering. The care is based on the principles of communication, self-determination, support for loved ones and teamwork. The nurse's role is central in alleviating physical and psychological suffering and preserving existential well-being. The work also includes taking into account patient participation and support for loved ones.

Aim: The purpose of the study was to describe nurses' experiences of caring for patients in palliative care.

Method: The method used is a literature review where ten qualitative scientific articles from the Pubmed and Cinahl databases were selected after a careful review process.

Results: Four recurring themes were identified: the need for existential support, effective teamwork, specialized knowledge, and good relationships with loved ones. Nurses experienced palliative care as meaningful but emotionally demanding. Lack of resources and organizational barriers made care difficult, while empathy, presence, and communication were highlighted as central prerequisites for good palliative care.

Conclusion: Palliative care is seen as a complex but important part of the professional role. Promoting sustainable end-of-life care requires organizational support, continuous skills development, and opportunities for reflection.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2025. , p. 36
Keywords [en]
Nurses, Experiences, Palliative care, End-of-life care, Qualitative study
Keywords [sv]
Sjuksköterskor, Upplevelser, Palliativ vård, Vård i livets slutskede, Kvalitativ studie
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Nursing
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URN: urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-11709OAI: oai:DiVA.org:esh-11709DiVA, id: diva2:2010602
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Available from: 2025-11-03 Created: 2025-10-31 Last updated: 2025-11-03Bibliographically approved

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