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A Narrative Inquiry into Professional Quality of Life among Therapeutic Recreation Professionals Working in Long- Term Care Homes.
- Source :
- Therapeutic Recreation Journal; 2024, Vol. 58 Issue 1, p80-95, 16p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This paper describes the findings from a study that explored Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) among TR practitioners working in long term-care homes in Ontario, Canada. ProQoL incorporates positive (e.g., compassion satisfaction) and negative (e.g., compassion fatigue and burnout) aspects of working in healthcare (Stamm, 2010). Limited research exists exploring ProQoL from the perspective of TR practitioners working in LTC homes. To address this gap, four TR practitioners were interviewed to explore past and present experiences that contribute to ProQoL and write personal narratives that embody moments of compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. Narrative thematic analysis revealed three threads of ProQoL among practitioners: fueling the soul through connection and purpose, draining the TR spirit through workplace conflict and role ambiguity, and developing professional valour. Findings suggest that although practitioners derive great fulfillment from their careers, workplace culture and relational conflict are chronic challenges that erode the ProQoL of professionals. Recommendations for future research and practice are offered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- WORK
QUALITY of work life
PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout
LONG-term health care
INTERVIEWING
QUESTIONNAIRES
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
NURSING care facilities
JOB satisfaction
THEMATIC analysis
RECREATIONAL therapists
STORYTELLING
RESEARCH methodology
PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
EXPERIENTIAL learning
SECONDARY traumatic stress
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00405914
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Therapeutic Recreation Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176030129
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.18666/TRJ-2024-V58-I1-11438