Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
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J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. · Jan 2020
A Cross-sectional Analysis of Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, and Compassion Satisfaction in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Physicians in the United States.
Compassion fatigue (CF), burnout (BO), and compassion satisfaction (CS) are interrelated phenomena that impact personal and professional performance. The CF and Satisfaction Self-Test and a demographic questionnaire were distributed electronically to pediatric hematology-oncology physicians nationally. Linear regression models for CF, BO, and CS as a function of potential predictors were constructed. ⋯ Our data highlights the importance of strong social connections at work and at home to decrease BO and enhance CS. Professional development in leadership, communication, and conflict resolution, as well as "team building" events may perpetuate coworker relationships. Education about the importance of connectedness and self-care should begin early in medical education to cultivate robust coping mechanisms in trainees.