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Amy C Gallagher1, Ilanit Brook2, Rida Khan3
1Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA.
Journal of Palliative Medicine
|August 2, 2026
Summary
Palliative care clinicians face burnout risks. This article offers a "Top 10" guide for organizations and individuals to foster well-being and resilience in palliative care settings.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Occupational Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Health care worker burnout is a significant occupational hazard.
- Palliative care clinicians (PCCs) are particularly susceptible to burnout due to intense emotional demands.
- Organizational support and individual self-care are crucial for PCC well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore strategies for creating supportive environments where PCCs can thrive.
- To provide actionable insights from experts in palliative care, burnout, and resiliency.
- To highlight organizational methods for implementing and sustaining well-being initiatives.
Main Methods:
- A synthesis of expert perspectives from leaders in palliative care, burnout, and resiliency.
- Utilizing a "Top 10" format to present key organizational strategies.
- Focusing on individual, team, and organizational approaches to well-being.
Main Results:
- Identified key organizational methods for promoting well-being and preventing burnout.
- Emphasized the shared responsibility of organizations and individuals in fostering a thriving work environment.
- Provided practical strategies for enhancing resiliency among palliative care clinicians.
Conclusions:
- Supportive organizational environments are essential for mitigating burnout in palliative care.
- A multi-faceted approach involving individuals, teams, and organizations is necessary for sustainable well-being.
- Implementing "Top 10" organizational strategies can enhance resilience and job satisfaction for PCCs.
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