Aim: The aim of this study is to provide insight into nurses� role and their experiences of leading\nan education and counselling group intervention for women after gynecological cancer. Methods:\nA qualitative study, based on focus group interview and logs from nurses who led the intervention,\nwas conducted. Findings: The group leaders were touched by the women�s community and were\ngiven a deeper understanding of lived experiences after cancer. These insights raised the groupleaders�\nunderstanding of nursing and influenced them to sharpen focus on patient care and\npriorities in cancer care and follow-up. Being a group-leader meant creating a trusting and secure\natmosphere in which the individual woman�s own coping resources was strengthened and empowered.\nEqually important, the nurses worked continuously and substantially on themselves to\nbuild strength and endurance related to situations that called for competent leadership. Conclusion:\nBeing competent in group leadership and having knowledge in the field of cancer are important\nqualifications for group leaders. Practice Implications: The study shows that nurses gain\nvaluable insight and knowledge about women�s lived experiences of going through gynecological\ncancer, cancer treatment and rehabilitation. As such, this intervention seems to be educational for\nnurses, as well as for participants.
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