The paradox of care: Navigating emotional demands in Faroese nursing practice
Emotional demands in nursing are both burdensome and deeply meaningful - an inherent part of the profession. A supportive work environment is vital to care quality and must be prioritized by decision-makers. Regular peer discussions about challenging experiences are key to sustaining nurses' well-being and professional standards over time.
Authors
- Annika Helgadóttir Davidsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5019-3021)
- Súsanna O Skaale
- Esther Djurhuus
Institutions
- University of the Faroe Islands (FO)
- Havstovan (FO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Psychologica
- Published
- 2025-09-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105586
- Primary Topic
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00