Caring for Critically Ill Patients: Clinicians’ Empathy Promotes Job Satisfaction and Does Not Predict Moral Distress

Frontiers in Psychology

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Giulia Lamiani¹  Paola Dordoni²  Elena Vegni¹  Isabella Barajon⁴ 

[1] Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan;Prostate Cancer Program, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Dei Tumori;Department of Brain and Behavioural Sciences, University of Pavia;Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University

关键词: critical care;    empathy;    healthcare professionals;    job satisfaction;    moral distress;    stress;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02902

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Background Several studies have highlighted the benefits of empathy in healthcare settings. A correlation between clinicians’ empathy and patients’ adherence and satisfaction, as well as the ability for the clinician to accurately assess family members’ needs, has been found. However, empathy is often seen by clinicians as a risk factor for their wellbeing. This study aims to assess whether the level of empathy of clinicians working in critical care settings may expose them to moral distress, poor job satisfaction, and intention to quit their job.

【 授权许可】

CC BY