Psychology
Interdisciplinary Team Dynamics and Burnout in Oncology Palliative Care
Quick fact
Oncology palliative care teams have some of the highest burnout rates among healthcare professionals, with studies showing that up to 62% of clinicians experience emotional exhaustion, and poor team dynamics are a stronger predictor of burnout than patient load or workload hours.
Why this is interesting
You're on a team that shares one goal—caring for patients at the end of life—yet you feel exhausted and isolated. Why do the very people who work together sometimes end up hurting each other?