Impact of confrontation to patient suffering and death on wellbeing and burnout in professionals: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Palliative care and oncology generate a risk of burnout and psychological distress in professionals. The purpose of this study is to identify both psychopathological and positive factors related to mental health at work. It aims (i) to explore the extent to which these professionals are confronted with suffering, illness, and death; and to explore the prevalence of psychological distress and/or burnout, (ii) to identify potential determinants of burnout and psychological wellbeing at work, (iii) to develop an integrative model of mental health; and to identify frequency and impact of confrontations with death, and (iv) to identify profiles of professionals are at risk of developing a mental health disorder or, conversely, characterized by wellbeing.

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SUBMITTER: Delafontaine AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10941396 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature