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Burnout in palliative care: a systematic review
Sandra Martins Pereira1, António M Fonseca, Ana Sofia Carvalho
1Universidade dos Açores, Portugal. smpereira@uac.pt
Nursing Ethics
|May 12, 2011
Summary
Burnout in palliative care professionals is common due to demanding work. However, a systematic review found burnout levels are not higher than in other healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Burnout, characterized by fatigue and frustration, often stems from work stress and unmet expectations.
- While frequently linked to professional environments, burnout can affect anyone.
- Palliative care settings present unique challenges, including ethical decision-making and confronting mortality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a systematic review identifying burnout levels in palliative care nurses and physicians.
- To identify risk and protective factors associated with burnout in this population.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of existing literature.
- Analysis of studies reporting burnout levels, risks, and protective factors in palliative care professionals.
Main Results:
- Burnout levels in palliative care settings were compared to other healthcare contexts.
- Findings suggest burnout prevalence in palliative care is not significantly higher than in other medical fields.
Conclusions:
- Burnout is a significant concern in palliative care, but not necessarily more prevalent than in other demanding medical specialties.
- Further research into specific risk and protective factors within palliative care may be warranted.
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