Palliative & Supportive Care, 2019 17(5) p.542
White, Kelsey B; Murphy, Patricia E; Jeuland, Jane; Fitchett, George
Although limited, research suggests low levels of burnout or distress among healthcare chaplains; however, there has been no research among chaplains working in specific clinical contexts, including palliative care. This study explored the distress, self-care, and debriefing practices of chaplains working in palliative care. It found that these Chaplains appear moderately distressed, possibly more so than chaplains working in other clinical areas. They use debriefing, with non-chaplain palliative colleagues, to process clinical experiences.