Exposure to deaths and dying and risks of burnout among long-term care staff: A cross-sectional survey

Puyat, Joseph H.; Leclerc, Anne; Song, Annes; Chan, Kit; Pott, Karen; Bernard, Chris; Rodney, Patricia

doi:10.1177/0269216319833248

Palliat Med

2019

DOI: 10.1177/0269216319833248

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Exposure to deaths and dying and risks of burnout among long-term care staff: A cross-sectional survey

Joseph H. Puyat

Anne Leclerc

Annes Song

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“…Phase One of our research (Puyat et al, 2019) confirmed that staff across the included five LTC sites fell into this category (i.e., older, full-time workers), but also found that staff across a wide spectrum of disciplines (and wages) were at risk of stress and burnout. Given this risk of burnout extends to all the members of the LTC team, supports are needed to help with prevention, as burnout can result in health risks for staff and their families, as well as being a significant occupational health problem (Rachel & Francesco, 2018).…”

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“…Concern about this prompted our research program, in which we asked: "How are the interdisciplinary team members affected by the death of the resident they are looking after?" (Puyat et al, 2019;Leclerc et al, 2017).…”

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“…In these locations, approximately 35% of residents were dying each year and 8% of residents within the first three months after admission (Leclerc et al, 2017: Organization's data set in 2013. A survey with a quantitative standardized questionnaire-the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) (Maslach et al, 2016;Maslach & Jackson, 1981)-examined the additional stress this context may place on interdisciplinary staff (Puyat et al, 2019;Leclerc et al, 2017). Across a range of practitioners, results indicated that almost 50% of staff that responded were experiencing one or more signs of burnout: moderate-tohigh emotional exhaustion (Puyat et al, 2019;Leclerc et al, 2017).…”

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“…A survey with a quantitative standardized questionnaire-the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) (Maslach et al, 2016;Maslach & Jackson, 1981)-examined the additional stress this context may place on interdisciplinary staff (Puyat et al, 2019;Leclerc et al, 2017). Across a range of practitioners, results indicated that almost 50% of staff that responded were experiencing one or more signs of burnout: moderate-tohigh emotional exhaustion (Puyat et al, 2019;Leclerc et al, 2017). Burnout symptoms were exacerbated by prolonged and cumulative exposures to deaths and dying (Puyat et al, 2019;Leclerc et al, 2017).…”

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“…Across a range of practitioners, results indicated that almost 50% of staff that responded were experiencing one or more signs of burnout: moderate-tohigh emotional exhaustion (Puyat et al, 2019;Leclerc et al, 2017). Burnout symptoms were exacerbated by prolonged and cumulative exposures to deaths and dying (Puyat et al, 2019;Leclerc et al, 2017). Moreover, the findings confirmed that many staff in the LTC facilities were older, full-time workers who had experienced emotional stress and burnout related to high exposure to dying residents.…”

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Death in Long-Term Care: Focus Groups and Interviews Identify Strategies to Alleviate Staff Burnout

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The 2016 Canadian Census highlighted that for the first time since records began, persons aged 65 and over outnumbered those aged 15 and under (Government of Canada SC. Historical Age Pyramid 2017). As the aging population has increased, there has been a growing trend for people to be cared for within their own homes. This has resulted in a change in the long-term care (LTC) population in care homes as such care is being accessed at a later stage when a person's cognitive and physical health are more likely to be precarious. Despite people staying in their homes longer, it has been estimated that by 2035, Canada will need 199,000 additional beds in long-term care facilities to accommodate this aging population (Gibbard R., 2017). Residents are moving into LTC homes with complex health conditions, require a high level of care, and for many of them, long-term care in this setting is palliative (General Practice Services Committee, British Columbia Ministry of Health, 2019). It was estimated that by 2020, 39% of residents would die in their LTC home each year (Menec et al., 2004; MacLean et al., 2000; Spector et al., 2000). While this trend impacts residents and their families, it also affects the stress of staff who are already challenged with caring for what is an unpredictable and complex care group (

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Emotional exhaustion and fear of COVID‐19 in geriatric facilities during the COVID‐19 pandemic

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Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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Objective Since the onset of the COVID‐19 pandemic, healthcare workers, especially those employed in hospital settings, have been exposed to a variety of stressors in the workplace. The aim of this study was to explore the Emotional Exhaustion (EE) of workers in geriatric facilities during the COVID‐19 crisis. We accordingly sought to investigate the short‐term impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic in terms of the EE experienced by workers in geriatric facilities, and to examine the manner in which psychosocial conditions and fear of COVID‐19 in the workplace have affected EE. Methods Surveys were administered in the midst of the COVID‐19 crisis (October to December 2020). The study included 118 French healthcare workers with a mean age of 35.61 ± 0.73 recruited in geriatric facilities. We assessed EE, psychosocial conditions (e.g., demands at work, health and well‐being, etc.) and fear of COVID‐19 in the workplace. Results The analysis yielded two main outcomes. First, 34.75% workers (41) reported severe levels of EE. Second, demands at work and the fear of COVD‐19 increased EE. Health and well‐being were, however, demonstrated to protect against EE. Discussion Furthermore, fear of COVID‐19 was shown to contribute significantly to EE healthcare workers in geriatric facilities. It is likely that Covid‐19 indirectly contributes to EE by influencing demands at work.

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Factors Contributing to West Indian American Depression

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Chang

2022

J Immigrant Minority Health

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This study explored factors that mediate the relationship between subjective wellbeing and depression in a sample of West Indian American immigrants. An intersectional theoretical framework was used to identify the relative contribution of psychological stressors-perceived discrimination, financial strain and acculturative stress-that mediate the relationship between subjective wellbeing and depression. A geographically diverse sample was recruited by an online survey (N = 255), consisting of 138 men, 115 women, 173 Indo-West Indians and 82 Afro-West Indians. Path analysis was used to identify the relative contribution of psychological stressors. Acculturative stress and financial strain were both statistically significant predictors of depression. Financial strain was identified as the major mediator between subjective wellbeing and depression in West Indian Americans. West Indian Americans are vulnerable to financial strain and acculturative stress. These sources of psychological stress are important contributors to depression in the community. More research is needed to clarify these relationships.

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Exposure to deaths and dying and risks of burnout among long-term care staff: A cross-sectional survey

Cited by 9 publications

References 3 publications

Death in Long-Term Care: Focus Groups and Interviews Identify Strategies to Alleviate Staff Burnout

Death in Long-Term Care: Focus Groups and Interviews Identify Strategies to Alleviate Staff Burnout

Emotional exhaustion and fear of COVID‐19 in geriatric facilities during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Factors Contributing to West Indian American Depression

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