Stress Factors for the Paediatric and Adult Palliative Care Multidisciplinary Team and Workplace Wellbeing Solutions

Author:

Popa Maria Valentina1,Mîndru Dana Elena2,Hizanu (Dumitrache) Mihaela1,Gurzu Irina Luciana3ORCID,Anton-Păduraru Dana Teodora2ORCID,Ștreangă Violeta2,Gurzu Bogdan4,Guțu Cristian5,Elkan Eva Maria6,Duceac Letiția Doina7

Affiliation:

1. Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, RO-800008 Galați, Romania

2. Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, RO-700115 Iasi, Romania

3. Department of Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinarity, Discipline of Occupational Health, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, RO-700115 Iasi, Romania

4. Department of Morfofunctional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, RO-700115 Iasi, Romania

5. Clinical Medical Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, ”Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, RO-800008 Galați, Romania

6. Department of Morfofunctional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, RO-800008 Galați, Romania

7. Medical Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 47 Domnească Street, RO-800008 Galați, Romania

Abstract

Background: Palliative care is a challenging specialty, especially when it comes to caring for children with serious life-limiting conditions and supporting their families. Workers face significant challenges and experience major impacts on their wellbeing. We conducted a qualitative study to understand the sources of stress in the palliative care team, their work expectations, and how they can cope with the demands. Methods: We used an online questionnaire about the causes of stress, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways in which support is needed in the workplace. Results: Of the 56 palliative care professionals who participated in the survey, 57.1% considered the main causes of stress to be high workload, difficult emotional burdens (55.4%) affecting their outlook on life (61.2%), the death of patients (46.4%), and communication with patients’ families (26.8%). The COVID-19 pandemic increased stress levels for the majority of respondents (89.3%). The need for specialised training (53.6%), support groups, psychological counselling and adapted organisational policies was highlighted. Conclusions: The study demonstrates the importance of understanding the needs of both paediatric and adult palliative care staff in order to provide optimal care and support their balance in this demanding area of the healthcare system.

Publisher

MDPI AG

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