Physician self-care

Kirby, Janine; Lück, Patricia

doi:10.7196/samj.8472

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“…In an article on Physician Self-care by Kirby and Lück (2014), two doctors who work in hospices in South Africa, observed that burnout and compassion fatigue were common occurrences among physicians. They observed, however, that doctors who were less self-aware, tended to lose perspective and become stressed.…”

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Influence of Self-Care Awareness on the Physical Well-Being of African Religious Women in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya: A Psycho - Educational Intervention

Uche

2022

JGRS

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Purpose: This study explored how self-care awareness practice influences the physical well-being of African religious Women of the Catholic Church in Karen, Nairobi-Kenya. Methodology: Qualitative paradigm and phenomenological design were used. Target was all African religious women living in Karen. Maximum variation sampling technique was used to select four religious women’s congregations that participated in the study. Criterion sampling technique was used to select 10 participants for the study, comprising of 4 religious women, 2 religious brothers, 2 priests and 2 lay persons. Methodology: Findings revealed that, religious women in Karen-Nairobi were prevented from adequate self-caring due to overwork, negligence, wrong concept of religious life, poor remuneration, poverty, influence of entrenched gender role, inability to integrate prayer life, the apostolate and community life as well as a misunderstanding of the meaning of self-care. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study concluded that the lack of self-care awareness among African Catholic Religious Women in Karen affected their physical well-being. Suggested remedial interventions included awareness creation, greater access to education, designing and use of a self-care curriculum, regular supervision of self-care practice by superiors, the replacement of life-diminishing structures in the religious life and the Church, revision of life and establishing economic sustainability.

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Influence of Self-Care Awareness on the Physical Well-Being of African Religious Women in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya: A Psycho - Educational Intervention

Uche

2022

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“…Finally, the impact of caring for a child (especially with difficultto-manage pain) at the end of life on the healthcare professional (GP, nurse, specialist) should not be underestimated and professionals should ensure that they care for themselves and have access to the necessary debriefing support when necessary. [25] A well-managed and expected 'good' death, however, can also bring with it a tremendous sense of professional satisfaction, despite the loss.…”

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Managing pain in children at the end of life: What the GP should know

Meiring

2014

S Afr Med J

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Managing disease-and procedure-related pain in children is paramount. Chronically ill children, especially those requiring repeated procedures or admissions, experience a significant burden of pain. If poorly managed, it has a negative impact on quality of life and parent-child relationships. [1] This article discusses aspects of pain management relevant to most stages of illness, but focuses on the terminal stage. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the principles of palliative care are applicable to all children with chronic illnesses from the time of diagnosis. [2] Several studies demonstrate the importance of good pain management-not only for the child, but also for the parents and siblings. [3] Failure to manage terminal pain adequately may have a lasting impact on the family and result in complicated grief. [4] One of the most commonly expressed wishes of families of dying children is that the death is as pain-free as possible. This can be challenging for professionals and family alike. Some patients and families may request a home death, adding challenges that require creative solutions to try to meet this goal. In these situations, the general practitioner, who is often more accessible to the family, may be called upon to provide support. This may be daunting for the generalist, especially if the child has been cared for mainly by paediatricians. Nonetheless, with good forward planning, excellent communication between generalist and specialist, and access to hospice-or homebased care services in the community, this can be achieved, as demonstrated by the case study below. From the outset, however, families must realise that sometimes matters just don't develop according to plan. Short-term hospitalisation may be required to manage some complications, families may not be able to cope, or the impact on younger siblings may be too overwhelming. Admissions to a hospital or hospice may be necessary and should not be regarded as a failure. Case study John Daniels is the 11-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Daniels, a farming family from a rural area in South Africa. John was first diagnosed In managing the terminal phase of any chronic illness, it is useful to understand the natural pattern of progression of the specific underlying condition and plan for possible scenarios based on an understanding of the pathophysiology. Advance care planning may be a useful tool to help parents prepare themselves for any eventuality. [5] General practitioners can acquire the necessary knowledge, drugs and resources to successfully manage most complications and avoid unnecessary stress for themselves and the family.

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Physician self-care

Cited by 2 publications

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Influence of Self-Care Awareness on the Physical Well-Being of African Religious Women in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya: A Psycho - Educational Intervention

Influence of Self-Care Awareness on the Physical Well-Being of African Religious Women in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya: A Psycho - Educational Intervention

Managing pain in children at the end of life: What the GP should know

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