Alexithymia and professional quality of life in radiation oncology: the moderator effect of the professional profile.

CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates the importance of alexithymia as a factor contributing to decreased professional QoL amongst radiation oncology professionals. Alexithymic ROs are impacted to a higher extent compared to MPs and RTTs by the indirect exposure to patients suffering. It is worth addressing these observations in professional education, aiming to improve QoL for healthcare personnel.
PMID: 33577864 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - February 9, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Franco P, Di Tella M, Tesio V, Gasnier A, Petit S, Spalek M, Bibault JE, Heukelom J, Dubois L, Mullaney L, Redalen KR, Chargari C, Perryck S, Bittner MI, Bertholet J, Castelli L Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research