Addressing Burnout in Oncology: Why Cancer Care Clinicians Are At Risk, What Individuals Can Do, and How Organizations Can Respond
Published in the American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book, Hlubocky highlights the need to proactively address prevention of burnout as well as targeting established burnout need for cancer care professionals. From an individual perspective, oncology clinicians must be empowered to play a crucial role in enhancing their own wellness by identification of burnout symptoms in both themselves and their colleagues, learning resilience strategies (e.g., mindful self-compassion), and cultivating positive relationships with fellow clinician colleagues. At the organizational level, leadership must recognize the importance of oncology clinician well-being; engage leaders and physicians in collaborative action planning, improve overall practice environment, and provide institutional wellness resources to physicians.
Topics:
Individual Strategies, Organizational Strategies
Tags:
Leadership