The prevalence of burnout in health professionals working in palliative care

Parola, Vítor; Coelho, Adriana; Cardoso, Daniela; Gea-Sanchez, Montserrat; Blanco-Blanco, Joan; Apóstolo, João

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Parola, Vítor

Coelho, Adriana

Cardoso, Daniela

Gea-Sanchez, Montserrat

Blanco-Blanco, Joan

Apóstolo, João

Abstract(s)

The objective of this review is to examine the evidence on the prevalence of burnout among health professionals working in palliative care.More specifically, the review focuses on the following questions: What is the prevalence of burnout among health professionals working in palliative care? Is there a difference in the prevalence of burnout in different subgroups of health professionals working in palliative care (such as, but not limited to, nurses, physicians, social workers, psychologists)? Is there a difference in the prevalence of burnout among health professionals working in different contexts of palliative care (palliative care units, home care, hospices)?