title: The emotional work of caring, with a focus on gynaecological nursing.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing Studies, University of Edinburgh, UK.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McQueen
mesh_terms: 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