Cited by 440Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutPalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesStress and Burnout Research

Self-care of Physicians Caring for Patients at the End of Life: “Being Connected . . . A Key to My Survival”

Kearney, Michael K., Weininger, Radhule B., Vachon, Mary L. S., Harrison, Richard L., Mount, Balfour M.·2009·JAMA

Abstract

Physicians providing end-of-life care are subject to a variety of stresses that may lead to burnout and compassion fatigue at both individual and team levels. Through the story of an oncologist, we discuss the prodromal symptoms and signs leading to burnout and compassion fatigue and present the evidence for prevention. We define and discuss factors that contribute to burnout and compassion fatigue and consider factors that may mitigate burnout. We explore the practice of empathy and discuss an approach for physicians to maximize wellness through self-awareness in the setting of caring for patients with end-stage illness. Finally, we discuss some practical applications of self-care in the workplace.

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Authors
Kearney, M. K., Weininger, R. B., Vachon, M. L. S., Harrison, R. L., & Mount, B. M.
Affiliations
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (US)
Venue
JAMA
Published
2009-03-18
Volume
301
Issue
11
Pages
1155
ISSN
  • 0002-9955 (ISSN-L)
  • 0098-7484
OpenAlex
W2080857943
Cited by
440
References
96
Citations by year
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FWCI
52.22
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • JAMA (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DigitalGeorgetown (Georgetown University Library) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Stress and Burnout Research
Keywords
physician self-care, burnout, compassion fatigue, end-of-life care, oncologists, empathy, physician well-being, self-awareness, burnout prevention, occupational stress
MeSH terms
Attitude of Health Personnel, Awareness, Burnout, Professional, Empathy, Humans, Job Satisfaction, Medical Oncology, Patient Care Team, Physicians, Self Care, Terminal Care, Workplace

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