Emotional Labour in Children's Medical Care
Abstract
Emotional labour is a significant aspect of children&s;s nursing, especially when caring for children with acute or long-term medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis (CF). This chapter explores the emotional challenges nurses face, illustrated through a fictitious case study of a baby newly diagnosed with CF, and discusses coping strategies to support nurses’ wellbeing.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Emotional Labor in Professions
Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 49–60
- Publication date
- 3 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter