Although oncology is a very rewarding profession, it can be demanding and stressful. Work-related stress, a lack of meaning in work and problems with work-life balance may lead to distress and burnout. The phenomenon of oncologist distress and burnout is reviewed with a focus on care for the caregiver. A person-oriented approach focusing on promoting personal wellness, factors that bring satisfaction to work, resilience, and positive emotions may provide important coping strategies, adding to the standard focus on job-related factors. Guided intervision may benefit the oncologist and his team by providing a forum for discussing job-and team-related issues, gaining insight through reflection and providing support and meaning-making.
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Langenaeken, C., & Rombouts, W. (2014). Caring for the oncologist: caregiver stress and staff support in oncology. Belgian Journal of Medical OncologyBelg J Med Oncol, 88(22), 38–43.
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