BELIEFS ABOUT SELF-CARE AMONG ONCOLOGY PROVIDERS

• Main Author: Ashford, Dimitri Shabree
• Format: Others
• Published: CSUSB ScholarWorks 2014
• Subjects: self-care; stress management; oncology; Social Work
• Online Access: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/54; https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1103&context=etd

The research question in this project explores self-care practices that oncology providers utilize to manage stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue in their work environment. As an exploratory study, this research project examines self-care practices among the oncology providers and how self-care relates to the quality of patient care. The survey provided to the participants focused on the individual well-being such as spiritual, social support, physical, and emotional support. Findings from this study indicated that oncologist utilize spiritual self-care more than any other medical professional. The older adults utilize their social support systems more than the younger adults. Individuals with three or more children are better at utilizing their social support, physical self-care, and emotional support systems than individuals with two or less children.