Improving patient care through improved caregiver support.

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Improving patient care through improved caregiver support.

September 13, 2017

Headley M.

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Health care workers face high levels of stress and production pressures, which can contribute to clinician burnout and diminish the safety of care delivery. This commentary describes stressors that affect the psychological health of clinicians, the importance of establishing an organizational culture that supports clinicians, and proactive ways to build clinician resilience in various stressful circumstances.

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