"Superheroes? No, thanks." Accepting vulnerability in healthcare professionals.
Burnout
Healthcare
Stigma
Vulnerability
Journal
Human resources for health
ISSN: 1478-4491
Titre abrégé: Hum Resour Health
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101170535
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
20 Feb 2024
20 Feb 2024
Historique:
received:
27
10
2023
accepted:
09
02
2024
medline:
21
2
2024
pubmed:
21
2
2024
entrez:
20
2
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
In this commentary, we develop a conceptual proposal aimed to explain why a discourse of praise and admiration for healthcare professionals´ limitless dedication can trigger a general indifference to the burnout and suffering they experience. Ultimately, this can lead to the justification of the lack of resources dedicated to preventing these problems. We first start by pointing out the stigmatisation of healthcare professionals suffering from burnout and showing their vulnerability, highlighting the complex interactions that occur in the healthcare context and that increase the risk of perpetuating their suffering. Then, we appeal to the recognition of one's own vulnerability as a key element towards the creation of a culture more focused on the duty of care for those who care for others. We conclude with several proposals for action to cope with burnout-related stigma, trying to change the superhuman image of health personnel and incorporating the vulnerability inherent to human beings.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38378609
doi: 10.1186/s12960-024-00899-9
pii: 10.1186/s12960-024-00899-9
doi:
Types de publication
Letter
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
16Subventions
Organisme : Office of Scientific and Technical Research
ID : PID2019-108800RA-I00.
Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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