Thematic synthesis findings
| Descriptive themes | Subthemes | 4.4 Analytical theme |
| 4.1. Stressors | 4.1.1. This stress is common to all nursing work. | Resilience occurs when nurses incorporate stressful aspects of their personal or professional lives into a coherent narrative that enhances their ability to cope with the demands of their role. |
| 4.1.2. Too close to home. | ||
| 4.1.3. Some patients are more challenging than others. | ||
| 4.2. Coping | 4.2.1. Technical or relational care? | |
| 4.2.2. Emotional expression or suppression? | ||
| 4.2.3. Giving and receiving support. | ||
| 4.2.4. Maintaining a workâlife balance. | ||
| 4.2.5. Making a difference mindset. | ||
| 4.3. Exposure to death | 4.3.1. Exposure to death is stressful. |