ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025
More than "hematology": a qualitative study on the experience of hematologists treating people with blood cancer in Greece.
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- Moments of deep connection between clinicians and patients in oncology: a mixed-methods study of sacred moments.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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purposeThe present study aims to investigate the experiences of hematologists providing care to patients with hematological malignancies, whose care is pertinent to oncology.
methodsSemi-structured interviews with 30 hematologists across Greece were conducted. The interviews took place over the course of 6 months at 2020. Reflexive thematic analysis was employed for data analysis.
resultsThree key themes (personal impact, organizational framework, and relating to patients) and eight subthemes were generated: (1) Hematologists were greatly affected on a personal level, as they had poor life-work balance and impacted social relationships. They experienced a great emotional toll, sometimes questioning the meaning of their work. They frequently struggled with loss, by witnessing people's passing. Nevertheless, they reported coping better over time. (2) On an organizational level, hematologists supported each other emotionally, but only rarely had formal support in managerial or administrative recourses. They were also hindered by structural restraints, both in terms of limited psychosocial training and supportive services. (3) Hematologists' relationship with their patients increased their job satisfaction. However, they strived to keep boundaries while balancing how close they got to their patients.
conclusionHigh job demands, organizational shortcomings, and emotional challenges negatively impact their well-being and pose the risk of developing compassion fatigue or burnout. At the same time, individual resources, teamwork, and strong personal relationships emerged as crucial coping elements, providing meaning and resilience. Psychosocial training and institutional support should be offered both personally and professionally to enhance hematologists' well-being and reduce potential turnover.
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