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Facilitating a staff support group on an oncology ward: some observations

Wonford House Hospital, Dryden Road, Wonford, Exeter EX2 5AF

Aims and method In this paper an experience of facilitating a weekly support group for nursing staff on an on cology ward is described. A brief overview of burn out among on cology nurses is followed by a description of the processes by which the support group was established.

Results Some of the functions that the group has come to provide and recurring themes are highlighted along with a more theoretical understanding of the nature of groups within institutions.

Clinical implications Support groups can help prevent isolation and demoralisation.