Bereavement Practices Among Head and Neck Cancer Surgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Head and neck cancer surgeons frequently interact with dying patients with advanced disease and their families, but little is known about their bereavement practices after a patient's death. The aim of this study is to elucidate the frequency of common bereavement practices, cited barriers to bereavement, and predictive physician factors that lead to an increase in bereavement practices among head and neck cancer surgeons.

Methods

A 20-item survey was sent to 827 active surgeons of the American Head and Neck Society. Approval was obtained and the survey was distributed through the American Head and Neck Society. Demographics, frequency of common bereavement practices, empathy, and barriers were assessed. Multiple linear regression was performed to determine physic

SUBMITTER: Solis RN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9334455 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature