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Coda and Catharsis: Exploring the Emotional Challenges and Coping of Junior Palliative Physicians Through Cinematic
Tessa Koh Li Yen1, Sek Hwee Yung1, Siew Chin Chia1
1Palliative Medicine Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
Abstract:
Background: There has been little research on reflective tools for junior doctors, whom may have encountered challenges working in palliative care whereby grief and losses are high. This is a qualitative study aiming to firstly explore the emotional challenges of junior doctors and secondly whether the movie is an effective reflective tool. Setting/participants: 32 junior doctors rotating through the palliative care unit were recruited and underwent a combined movie screening with a focus group discussion after. Results: Emotional challenges highlighted were (1) lifting the veil of death (2) impeded call of action (3) manifesting inner fatigue. Majority found the movie relatable to their clinical practice and felt that the focus group discussion was helpful. Conclusion: Junior doctors do have certain emotional challenges during their palliative care posting. Having a movie session combined with a focus group discussion is a reasonable method to help them reflect about their challenges.
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