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Hope, Burnout, and Life Satisfaction: An Intriguing Trinity Among Investigators of the SWOG Cancer Research Network
David B Feldman1, Mark A O'Rourke2, Marie A Bakitas3
1Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA.
JCO Oncology Practice
|April 26, 2021
Summary
Hopefulness in oncology professionals can reduce burnout and improve life satisfaction. Social support further enhances these positive effects, suggesting interventions for healthcare providers.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Oncology
- Healthcare Professionals
Background:
- Limited research exists on hopefulness among healthcare professionals.
- Hope is a crucial factor in patient well-being, but its role in provider well-being is understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationships between personal hopefulness, social support, work stress, burnout, and life satisfaction in oncology professionals.
- To examine if hopefulness mediates the impact of other factors on life satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to oncology professionals within the SWOG Cancer Research Network.
- Measures included hope, social support, work stress, burnout, and life satisfaction.
- A multiple mediational model was tested using Hayes' bootstrapping approach.
Main Results:
- Hope partially mediated the relationship between burnout and life satisfaction, and between social support and life satisfaction.
- Hopefulness was significantly associated with lower burnout, greater social support, and higher life satisfaction.
- Work stress was linked to increased burnout, while social support was linked to lower burnout and higher life satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Hope may serve as a protective factor against burnout in healthcare professionals.
- Combining hope and social support interventions could be beneficial for reducing burnout and enhancing life satisfaction.
- Further research into hope-enhancement interventions for healthcare providers is warranted.
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