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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE Acknowledging and Overcoming Burnout Laura Sheridan, PT, DPT, CLT President, Academy of Oncology Physical Therapy Burnout has become the focus of many recent con- concept has also made its way into my recent conversations versations I have had both professionally and personally. to demonstrate that prioritizing oneself is one way to ward There have been acknowledged feelings of being over- off burnout. Despite most understanding and acknowledg- whelmed, overworked, and undervalued. These aren’t nec- ing this need, there is rarely follow-through. essarily pleasant or easy conversations to have, but the ac- In my observations and experience, PTs and PTAs knowledgment of what is going on seems like a positive spend most of their time dedicated to improving the lives of first step toward resolution. their patients whether it is through research, education, or Prior to COVID-19, the concept of burnout within direct clinical care. Our passion for what we do drives our the physical therapist (PT) and physical therapist assistant commitment to their healing but may also stand in the way (PTA) community had become an increasing focus of re- of being able to take time for oneself. Prioritizing and ful- search and area of concern for all health care providers. filling your needs can assist in reconnecting and reengag- Identified contributing factors specific to our profession ing positively at work. Being able to take the time to think include burdens of documentation, productivity require- through what you need feels more important than ever. ments, reimbursement challenges, and student debt. These Keeping up with the continuous change that comes are big topics that will take time to tackle and are being with an ever-evolving global pandemic on top of existing worked on at various levels throughout the profession with stressors can be exhausting and the path forward isn’t al- APTA’s leadership. While that work is being done, what ways clear. Committing to oneself is one thing within our can be done to help support those of us who are experi- control we can and I encourage us all to do. For those encing burnout. of you who have found the right balance and are able to Although I haven’t had the opportunity to return prioritize self, thank you for leading the way. travel via airplane, I imagine the safety instructions still Best regards, include making sure you put your oxygen mask on first Laura Sheridan, PT, DPT, CLT before assisting others in case of an emergency. This very Rehabilitation Oncology Copyright 2021 Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy, APTA. The author declares no conflicts of interest. Online Publication date: September 15, 2021 Correspondence: Laura Sheridan, PT, DPT, CLT, Memorial Sloan Ket- tering Cancer Center, 515 Madison Ave, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (laurasheridanpt@gmail.com). DOI: 10.1097/01.REO.0000000000000271 Rehabilitation Oncology, Vol. 39, No. 4 Acknowledging and Overcoming Burnout 153 Copyright © 2021 Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy, APTA. Unauthorized reproduction of this article is prohibited.
Rehabilitation Oncology – Wolters Kluwer Health
Published: Oct 15, 2021
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