TY  -  JOUR
AU  -  Frediani, Ornella
AU  -  Piccinelli, Giulia
AU  -  Bedina, Barbara
AU  -  Galli, Costanza
AU  -  Zingoni, Marcella
AU  -  Fani, Francesca
T1  -  Well-being among palliative care practitioners: 
exploring organizational and relational determinants
PY  -  2026
Y1  -  2026-07-01
DO  -  10.1726/4769.47879
JO  -  Rivista Italiana di Cure Palliative
JA  -  Riv It Cure Palliative
VL  -  3
IS  -  3
SP  -  146
EP  -  153
PB  -  Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
SN  -  2532-9790
Y2  -  2026/09/12
UR  -  http://dx.doi.org/10.1726/4769.47879
N2  -  Abstract. Palliative care represents a multidisciplinary care model aimed at improving the quality of life of people affected by incurable diseases and their families. Healthcare professionals working in this field are often exposed to high levels of work-related stress, which can affect both their personal well-being and the quality of care provided. This study evaluated the quality of professional life and organizational health of palliative care workers employed by the Azienda USL Toscana Nord Ovest, using two validated psychometric tools: the Multidimensional Organizational Health Questionnaire (MOHQ) and the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL). The results show an overall level of organizational well-being that exceeds the reference threshold (mean score 2.94 vs. cut-off 2.50). Among the main protective factors identified are the quality of interpersonal relationships and the perceived social usefulness of one’s work, elements that foster resilience among professionals. Moreover, it emerged that those who are exclusively dedicated to palliative care demonstrate better stress management compared with those who engage in it only partially. Service seniority of more than ten years was associated with a slight increase in perceived stress, but also with a higher level of compassion satisfaction, that is, the sense of fulfillment derived from caring for others. This study deepened the understanding of organizational and relational factors that help protect against work-related stress, offering valuable insights for targeted interventions. The process of sharing and discussing the results represented an important moment of professional recognition and collective reflection, highlighting the importance of promoting policies that support well-being and strengthen the sense of belonging within the multidisciplinary team.
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