title: [Psychosocial strain and work satisfaction of oncologic nurses. Results of an empirical study in an acute care hospital].
abstract: 78 nurses in acute care of cancer patients were questioned during the implementation of psychooncology at the hospital of Herford ("Herford Model", supported by the SULO-Stiftung) on psychosocial aspects of the job. The predominant source of strain as reported by the nurses are doubts about the principle of maximum therapy in many cases (57% expressing considerable strain), followed by suffering with the patient and from team interactions. Positive aspects of the job are seen in "autonomous and responsible work" (84%), but also in teamwork and intense contact with patients. Overall job satisfaction is rather high, only 10% express clear dissatisfaction in this confidential investigation. Nurses expect from psychooncology the psychosocial care for the patients, but also a clear feedback for the staff and psychosocial staff training.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Medizinische Psychologie der Universität Münster.
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Muthny
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Küchenmeister
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ziemen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
vernacular_title: Psychosoziale Belastungen und Arbeitszufriedenheit onkologischer Pflegekräfte. Ergebnisse einer empirischen Untersuchung im Akutkrankenhaus.