Team Stress in Palliative/Hospice Care

SUMMARYUsing data gathered as part of a larger study of occupational stress, the subset of hospice providers was analyzed to ascertain the stressors and manifestations of stress they encountered in their work. Stressors were seen to evolve not so much from work with clients and families, but from the work environment and occupational role. Manifestations of stress were seen to consist of staff conflict, feelings of depression, grief and guilt, job/home interaction, and feelings of helplessness.