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. 2023 May;26(5):622-626.
doi: 10.1089/jpm.2022.0347. Epub 2022 Nov 1.

Evaluation of a Daily Nine-Item "Handbook for Self-Care at Work" for Palliative Care Clinicians

Patricia S Bramati  1 , Amy Swan  1 , Diana L Urbauer  2 , Aline Rozman De Moraes  1 , Eduardo Bruera  1
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Evaluation of a Daily Nine-Item "Handbook for Self-Care at Work" for Palliative Care Clinicians

Patricia S Bramati et al. J Palliat Med. 2023 May.

Abstract

Context: A daily nine-item "Handbook for Self-Care at Work" was created to increase the well-being and satisfaction of the staff at the department of palliative care of a tertiary oncological center in the United States. Objectives: To evaluate the perceived usefulness of and adherence to the Handbook. Design, Setting and Participants: An anonymous survey was conducted among the palliative care staff asking for the frequency of utilization and the perception of usefulness of the Handbook. Additional data collected included demographics, satisfaction with professional life, frequency of burnout, and frequency of callousness toward people. We also compared the use and perception of the Handbook before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Of 52 palliative care clinicians, 39 (75%) completed the survey. Most participants were women and were <49 years. Most respondents (59%) found the Handbook useful or very useful. Offer help, ask for help, and hydration were perceived as the most useful items. The items most frequently achieved were movement, hydration, and eat light. The least useful perceived item was nap time, which was rarely achieved. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 32 (82%) respondents found the Handbook to be as/somewhat more/much more useful, and 29 (75%) were able to adhere to the items as/somewhat more/much more often than before. Conclusion: Most respondents found the Handbook useful and were able to accomplish the items most of the days. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff felt that the Handbook was more useful.

Keywords: burnout; engagement; palliative care; self-care; well-being.

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