An Interview Study of Work- and Home-based Stressors in Radiation Therapists and Radiation Oncology Nurses: Implications for Provision of Psychotherapy Services to Cancer-care Health Professionals
Journal Title: Archives of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy - Year 2015, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim of the studyTo identify and quantify the major sources of workplace and non-workplace stress, plus commonly-used coping strategies among a group of cancer therapists.Subject or material and methodsIndividual personal interviews were conducted with 16 Radiation Therapists (RTs) and 13 Radiation Oncology Nurses (ONs) at two Brisbane hospitals.ResultsMajor workplace stressors were administration difficulties, patient issues, equipment and staffing issues; Major coping strategies included seeking help from mental health professionals, talking (with colleagues, supervisor, family), doing extra work, and doing nothing or withdrawing from work problems. Non-workplace stressors included family health and stress, relationship issues and financial problems. Coping strategies included taking time for self, exercise and acceptance.DiscussionThe variations in stressors and coping strategies between the hospitals and professional streams studied indicate that generic interventions to improve the well-being of workers are less likely to be successful than those that are tailored.ConclusionsProvision of psychotherapy services for cancer therapists require accurate data regarding their major stressors and coping styles. The findings from this study help focus those services for maximum effectiveness.
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Christopher Sharpley, Anne Poulson, Kathryn Baumann,, Michael Poulson
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