PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES AMONG THE HEALTHCARE WORKERS INVOLVED IN CARE OF GERIATRIC PATIENTS WITH PALLIATIVE CARE NEEDS

Ayshath Shamna; Khojji Humera; Sathiq Ali; Prabha Adhikari

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES AMONG THE HEALTHCARE WORKERS INVOLVED IN CARE OF GERIATRIC PATIENTS WITH PALLIATIVE CARE NEEDS

Ayshath Shamna, Khojji Humera, Sathiq Ali, Prabha Adhikari

Abstract :

Aim: To evaluate the psychosocial issues among the healthcare workers involved in care of geriatric patients with palliative care needs. Methodology: 330 health care workers were interviewed with a questionnaire which covered various psychosocial aspects of care–giving. Results: Heath care providers consisted of 44% junior doctors and remaining nursing staff. Most prevalent issue was anger about the situation they were dealing with. Ethical issues had least prevalence among the HCWs. Conclusion: The prevalence of psychosocial issues among these professionals was around 70% in various aspects. There is an inevitable need for training of these HCWs while dealing with this subset of patients as it can tremendously improve the patient care in the long run.