The emotional work of caring, with a focus on gynaecological nursing.
In this paper the author briefly reviews the concept of caring. Emphasis is given to the emotional component and its management in caring relationships. This is illustrated with reference to a study of gynaecological nursing. Analysis of nurses' perceptions and experiences revealed situations particularly relevant to empathy and emotional work in caring for gynaecological patients.
McQueen
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Department of Nursing Studies, University of Edinburgh, UK.
D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D013041:Specialties, Nursing