Work-Related Well-Being Among Dutch Cardiologists – A National Survey

Bogerd, Rosa; Silkens, Milou; Keuken, Debby G; Hassink, Rutger J.; Henriques, José P.S.; Lombarts, Kiki M. J. M. H.

doi:10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101538

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“…Residents also found it challenging to determine the appropriate level of compassion, as they were afraid to become too involved and emotionally attached. This may represent a limiting belief because when compassion is understood and practiced appropriately, it also yields a range of positive outcomes and may even reduce emotional exhaustion [ 17 , 22 , 39 , 40 ]. Therefore, additional attention is needed to train residents to determine an appropriate and balanced position regarding compassion.…”

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Compassionate care through the eyes of patients and physicians: An interview study

Debets,

Jansen,

Diepeveen

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background Although compassion is a crucial element of physicians’ professional performance and high-quality care, research shows it often remains an unmet need of patients. Understanding patients’ and physicians’ perspectives on compassionate care may provide insights that can be used to foster physicians’ ability to respond to patients’ compassion needs. Therefore, this study aims to understand how both patients and physicians experience the concept and practice of compassionate care. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with eight patients and ten resident physicians at a University Medical Center in the Netherlands. Using thematic analysis, we separately coded patient and resident transcripts to identify themes capturing their experiences of compassionate care. This study was part of a larger project to develop an educational intervention to improve compassion in residents. Results For both patients and residents, we identified four themes encompassing compassionate care: being there, empathizing, actions to relieve patients’ suffering, and connection. For residents, a fifth theme was professional fulfillment (resulting from compassionate care). Although patients and residents both emphasized the importance of compassionate care, patients did not always perceive the physician-patient encounter as compassionate. According to residents, high workloads and time pressures hindered their ability to provide compassionate care. Discussion and conclusion Patients and residents have similar and varying understandings of compassionate care at the same time. Understanding these differences can aid compassion in medical practice. Based on the findings, three topics are suggested to improve compassion in residents: (1) train residents how to ask for patients’ compassion needs, (2) address residents’ limiting beliefs about the concept and practice of compassion, and (3) acknowledge the art and science of medicine cannot be separated.

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Compassionate care through the eyes of patients and physicians: An interview study

Debets,

Jansen,

Diepeveen

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…The average professional fulfillment score of Dutch cardiologists (M = 3.85) is relatively high, compared to those of physicians in general which (converted to our measurement scale) have been reported between 3.25 and 3.50 [ 24 , 53 ]. One explanation for this finding may lie in the highly rewarding and meaningful nature of the specialty–cardiologists are frequently present at important moments in patients’ lives which may be a stimulator for their feelings of intrinsic rewards and motivation [ 1 , 39 , 54 ]. Factors that have been found to positively affect the professional fulfillment of Dutch cardiologists are indeed satisfying physician-patient interactions, but also autonomy, personal resilience, satisfaction with compensation levels and the degree to which the job matches an individual’s energy resources [ 54 ].…”

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“…One explanation for this finding may lie in the highly rewarding and meaningful nature of the specialty–cardiologists are frequently present at important moments in patients’ lives which may be a stimulator for their feelings of intrinsic rewards and motivation [ 1 , 39 , 54 ]. Factors that have been found to positively affect the professional fulfillment of Dutch cardiologists are indeed satisfying physician-patient interactions, but also autonomy, personal resilience, satisfaction with compensation levels and the degree to which the job matches an individual’s energy resources [ 54 ]. This study adds to that by showing how self-kindness indirectly affects cardiologists’ professional fulfillment.…”

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The relationship between physicians’ self-kindness and professional fulfillment and the mediating role of personal resilience and work-home interference: A cross-sectional study

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Background Professional fulfillment is crucial for physicians’ well-being and optimal patient care. Highly demanding work environments, perfectionism and self-critical attitudes jeopardize physicians’ professional fulfillment. Objective To explore to what extent a kinder attitude towards the self, i.e. self-kindness, was associated with physicians’ professional fulfillment and whether this relationship was mediated by personal resilience and work-home interference. Methods In 2020, cardiologists (n = 374) in the Netherlands participated in a web-based survey. Self-kindness was measured by the self-kindness subscale of the Self-Compassion Scale, personal resilience by the Brief Resilience Scale, work-home interference by the negative Work-Home Interference subscale of the Survey Work-Home Interaction–Nijmegen, and professional fulfillment by the corresponding subscale of the Professional Fulfillment Index. Using Hayes’ SPSS macro PROCESS v3.5, the authors tested the parallel mediation model. Results Self-kindness was not directly associated with professional fulfillment (direct effect = .042, p = .36, 95% CI: -0.048, 0.132). Self-kindness was indirectly related to professional fulfillment through individual resilience (indirect effect = .049, 95% CI: .020, 0.086) and work-home interference (indirect effect = .057, 95% CI: .023, 096). Conclusions This study suggests that improving physicians’ self-kindness may enhance professional fulfillment through personal resilience and work-home interference. Our findings may stimulate and remind physicians to be kind towards themselves as it may benefit them and their patients.

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“…It is all part of an environment necessary for the well-being and productivity of team members. The team atmosphere is directly dependent on the project manager's competence, most especially in leadership communication and emotional intelligence (Bogerd et al, 2023). An example is a project manager with effective communications and warmhearted leadership who develops within the team high levels of trust and respect.…”

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“…In any project, there are bound to be differences of opinion. but a positive working atmosphere means that these differences are ironed out without slowing down the pace of progress (Bogerd et al, 2023). Also, the team spirit affects the ability of a team to respond to change.…”

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Enhancing Project Performance through Effective Team Communication: A Comprehensive Study Integrating Project Management Quotient, Trust, and Management Information Systems

Zhang,

2024

J INFORM SYSTEMS ENG

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The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between project manager competence and project performance with the mediating role of team communication, employee trust, employee capability and team atmosphere. To achieve its objectives, this study used a quantitative research approach. Data was collected from 175 employees working on various projects in China. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data from the respondents. All items were measured on a five-point Likert scale adapted from previous studies. Collected data was analyzed by using SPSS. The findings of the study showed that the performance of a project is significantly affected by the competencies of project managers. Moreover, the findings also showed that this relationship is significantly and positively mediated by team communication, employee trust, employee capability and team atmosphere. The findings show that the effectiveness of project manager competencies in enhancing project performance is influenced by these mediating factors which contribute to the success of the project. This research contributes to the theoretical understanding of project management by highlighting the multifaceted nature of project performance. It underscores the importance of holistic project management practices, where emphasis on both project manager competence and team dynamics is essential. Practically, the study offers insights for organizations and project managers, emphasizing the need for comprehensive skill development and fostering positive team environments. This study's originality lies in its comprehensive exploration of the mediating roles within the context of project manager competence and its implications in a globalized business environment.

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Work-Related Well-Being Among Dutch Cardiologists – A National Survey

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References 46 publications

Compassionate care through the eyes of patients and physicians: An interview study

Compassionate care through the eyes of patients and physicians: An interview study

The relationship between physicians’ self-kindness and professional fulfillment and the mediating role of personal resilience and work-home interference: A cross-sectional study

Enhancing Project Performance through Effective Team Communication: A Comprehensive Study Integrating Project Management Quotient, Trust, and Management Information Systems

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