A qualitative study on burnout and coping in palliative nurses
Laurence Tan1, Lim Siao Ee2, Toh Hui Jin3
1GeriCare, Yishun Health, Singapore Division of Supportive and Palliative Care, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Singapore Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore.
Palliative care nurses can build resilience to burnout by finding deep purpose in their work. This understanding aids in developing personal and organizational strategies to prevent and cope with burnout.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Mental Health
Background:
- Burnout is highly prevalent among palliative care nurses.
- A holistic understanding of burnout causes and coping strategies is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the causes of burnout in palliative care nurses.
- To identify strategies for preventing and coping with burnout.
- To inform personal and organizational interventions.
Main Methods:
- Thematic analysis of 11 in-depth interviews and one focus group.
- Study involved 19 nurses with at least 1 year of experience in palliative care.
- Participants recruited from three palliative care units in Singapore.
Main Results:
- Five themes emerged: burnout attributes, contributing factors, triggers, coping, and resilience.
- Nurses recognized burnout signs and utilized coping strategies.
- Resilience was developed through meaning-making and personal experiences.
Conclusions:
- Palliative care nurses can develop resilience by finding purpose in their work.
- Managers, leaders, researchers, and peers should foster resilience in these nurses.
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