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ESMO resilience task force recommendations to manage psychosocial risks, optimise well-being, and reduce burnout in oncology
Lim, Kok Haw Jonathan Kamposioras, Konstantinos Élez, E. Haanen, J. Hardy, C. Murali, K. O'Connor, M. Oing, C. Punie, K. de Azambuja, E.
Lim, Kok Haw Jonathan
Kamposioras, Konstantinos
Élez, E.
Haanen, J.
Hardy, C.
Murali, K.
O'Connor, M.
Oing, C.
Punie, K.
de Azambuja, E.
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BACKGROUND: Burnout in health care professionals (HCPs) results from exposure to psychosocial risks at work. Left unaddressed, burnout can lead to chronic health problems, increased staff turnover, reduced work hours, absenteeism, and early retirement from clinical practice, thus impacting patient care. The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Resilience Task Force (RTF) was established in December 2019 to support the well-being of oncology HCPs globally. This ESMO RTF position paper aims to provide a set of recommendations to optimise well-being and mitigate burnout in oncology, and to help individuals and institutions maintain the delivery of optimal cancer care. DESIGN: Recommendations were developed by a diverse multinational panel of interprofessional experts based on the key findings from three previously reported ESMO RTF surveys. RESULTS: Several recurrent work-related psychosocial risks in oncology were identified; in particular, concerns about workload and professional development. The need for flexible work patterns, continued use of virtual resources, well-being resources, and targeted support for at-risk groups were highlighted as key considerations to safeguard HCPs' health and prevent burnout. In total, 11 recommendations relating to three priority themes were developed: (i) information and training; (ii) resources; (iii) activism and advocacy. CONCLUSION: Optimising the well-being of oncology HCPs is essential for the provision of high-quality, sustainable care for patients globally. The ESMO RTF will continue its mission and is rolling out several initiatives and activities to support the implementation of these recommendations.
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2024
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Lim KHJ, Kamposioras K, Élez E, Haanen J, Hardy C, Murali K, et al. ESMO Resilience Task Force recommendations to manage psychosocial risks, optimise well-being, and reduce burnout in oncology. ESMO open. 2024 Oct;9(10):103634. PubMed PMID: 39461774. Pubmed Central PMCID: PMC11549518. Epub 2024/10/27. eng.