A call to action: Ethics Committee Roundtable recommendations for addressing burnout and moral distress in oncology Review


Authors: Hlubocky, F. J.; Taylor, L. P.; Marron, J. M.; Spence, R. A.; McGinnis, M. M.; Brown, R. F.; McFarland, D. C.; Tetzlaff, E. D.; Gallagher, C. M.; Rosenberg, A. R.; Popp, B.; Dragnev, K.; Bosserman, L. D.; Dudzinski, D. M.; Smith, S.; Chatwal, M.; Patel, M. I.; Markham, M. J.; Levit, K.; Bruera, E.; Epstein, R. M.; Brown, M.; Back, A. L.; Shanafelt, T. D.; Kamal, A. H.
Review Title: A call to action: Ethics Committee Roundtable recommendations for addressing burnout and moral distress in oncology
Abstract: Oncologist well-being is critical to initiating and maintaining the physician-patient relationship, yet many oncologists suffer from symptoms of burnout. Burnout has been linked to poor physical and mental health, as well as increased medical errors, patient dissatisfaction, and workforce attrition. In this Call to Action article, we discuss causes of and interventions for burnout and moral distress in oncology, highlight existing interventions, and provide recommendations for addressing burnout and improving well-being at the individual and organizational levels to deliver ethical, quality cancer care. Copyright © 2020 American Society of Clinical Oncology. All rights reserved.
Keywords: treatment failure; fatigue; review; oncology; health care quality; insomnia; patient care; depression; clinical education; cardiovascular disease; research; medical society; health care personnel; suicide; cognitive defect; anxiety; drug dependence; medical ethics; medical error; mental health; mental stress; emotional stress; burnout; oncologist; morality; clinician; professionalism; human; psychological well-being; doctor patient relationship; depersonalization
Journal Title: Journal of Oncology Practice
Volume: 16
Issue: 4
ISSN: 1554-7477
Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology  
Date Published: 2020-04-01
Start Page: 191
End Page: 199
Language: English
DOI: 10.1200/jop.19.00806
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 32223701
PMCID: PMC7351333
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 1 June 2020 -- Source: Scopus
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