THE EFFECTS OF HOSPICE TRAINING ON VOLUNTEER AND STAFF
Numerous studies have shown that stress and burnout are serious problems among both volunteer and professional hospice staff (Davis, 1990; Laefer, 1991; Schneider, 1987). One answer for these problems consists of efforts to design training programs that assist staff to better deal with the thoughts and feelings that present themselves in work with the dying (Paradis & Usui, 1989). Such training, advocates say, will assist in reducing stress and burnout.
The proposed paper will consist of a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the training of hospice staff. This review will be used to: a) examine the diverse kinds of training programs that have been developed to assist volunteer and professional hospice staff to better cope with their work and so reduce stress and avoid burnout; and b) determine the degree of effectiveness associated with each kind of training program. Conclusions about the most effective programs for remediating stress and burnout in volunteer and professional hospice staff will be formulated based on the reviewed material.
The proposed paper can be adumbrated as follows:
A.General Nature of Stress and Burnout
1.Physical determinants and correlates
2.Psychological determinants and correlates
3.Social determinants and correlates.
B.Stress and Burnout Among Hospice Volunteers
2.Causative and Contributive Factors
C.Stress and Burnout Among Hospice Professionals
2.Causative and Contributive Factors
D.Training Programs Aimed At Reducing Stress of Hospice Volunteers
1.Different Program Types (e.g., emotion-focused groups; communication-focused groups, etc.)
2.Effectiveness of Different Programs
e.Training Programs Aimed At Reducing Stress of Hospice Professional Staff
1.Different Program Types (e.g., emotion-focused groups; communication-focused groups, e
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