Psychological support for health professionals: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Eleonora Volpato*, Paolo Innocente Banfi, Chiara Valota, Francesco Pagnini

*Autore corrispondente per questo lavoro

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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.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)N/A-N/A
RivistaFrontiers in Psychology
Volume9
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2018

Keywords

  • Burnout
  • Chronic respiratory disorders
  • Health care professionals
  • Interpretative phenomenological analysis
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Psychology (all)

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