Nurses' perceptions of their supportive role for cancer patients: A qualitative study.

The analysis of interviews showed that the main theme of "a canopy as a supportive role for cancer patients" was formed. In this theme, related subcategories included patient's psychological support (compassionate care with emotional support, having an intimate/friendly relationship with the patient and communicative behaviour facing patient needs), patient training (need-based training, having good theoretical knowledge about the patient and having a role model for playing a supportive role for the patient) and supporting the patient with clinical self-efficacy (being responsible with clinical competency, understanding the patient's behaviour and attempt to provide extra-duty care).