Professional Grief Among Psycho-Oncologists in Germany: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Professional grief refers to the emotional response healthcare professionals may experience following patient deaths. Although likely relevant in clinical practice, this phenomenon has been overlooked in research-particularly among psycho-oncologists. This study examined the emotional impact, coping strategies, and support needs related to professional grief in a German sample of psycho-oncologists.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was disseminated via professional associations and randomly selected cancer centers in Germany. Eligible participants were working in psycho-oncology and had experienced at least one patient death. The survey included two established instruments (Texas Revised Inventory of Grief-Present Feelings [TRIG-D], Professional Bereavement

SUBMITTER: Wandke S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680905 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature