Emotion regulation strategies of experienced oncology nurses: a qualitative study

Experienced oncology nurses use metacognition to recognize, interpret, and flexibly regulate emotions in challenging interpersonal situations. Educational implications include integrating structured metacognitive reflection alongside empathy and mindfulness training to cultivate durable, transferable coping skills. Future studies should examine this approach in diverse clinical contexts, include larger and cross-cultural samples, and evaluate longer-term outcomes in nurses' emotional resilience and clinical practice.