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Psychological Support for Health Professionals: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
- Source :
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Frontiers in psychology [Front Psychol] 2018 Sep 27; Vol. 9, pp. 1816. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Sep 27 (Print Publication: 2018). - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Background: The work of health care professionals (HCPs) exposes them to emotionally difficult situations, anxiety, suffering and death, so they are at risk of burnout. Objectives: To describe HCPs' experiences of a psychological support intervention and its influence on the daily work of a sample caring for patients with neuromuscular and chronic respiratory illnesses. Methods: This exploratory, descriptive, qualitative study was carried out at the Respiratory Rehabilitation Unit of IRCCS Santa Maria Nascente, in Milan, Italy. Semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 10 HCPs were subjected to interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Results: Five related themes emerged: psychological support; repeating the experience; relationships; the role of homework; competences. HCPs perceived that the intervention influenced their daily life, giving them a secure base and a new perspective on their professional role. Conclusion: Psychological support interventions may not be appropriate for all HCPs, but they may help some HCPs to handle the demands of a stressful work life. Further studies are needed to determine its efficacy in reducing stress and prevent burnout.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1664-1078
- Volume :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Frontiers in psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30319511
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01816