Optimising motivation and reducing burnout for radiation oncology trainees: A framework using self-determination theory
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Michael Poulsen
Radiation Oncology Princess, Alexandra Hospital Raymond Tce, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Radiation Oncology Centres, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Professor Michael Poulsen, Radiation Oncology Princess Alexandra Raymond Tce (ROPART), 31 Raymond Tce, South Brisbane 4001, Qld, Australia.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorAnne A Poulsen
School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Michael Poulsen
Radiation Oncology Princess, Alexandra Hospital Raymond Tce, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Radiation Oncology Centres, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Correspondence
Professor Michael Poulsen, Radiation Oncology Princess Alexandra Raymond Tce (ROPART), 31 Raymond Tce, South Brisbane 4001, Qld, Australia.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorAnne A Poulsen
School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Radiation oncology trainees in Australia and New Zealand have relatively high levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation which are core components of burnout. The stresses of a demanding clinical load, studying for exams as well as family commitments are all contributing factors. Self-Deter mination Theory (SDT) provides a framework for optimising motivation which may be intrinsic or extrinsic. The three core components of SDT are competence, relatedness and autonomy. These factors should be addressed at a college level, Institutional and a personal level if the best outcomes are to be achieved. An environment that supports the individual's experience of competency, relatedness and autonomy will foster motivation and work engagement which in turn will improve performance, energy, resilience and creativity and reduce levels of burnout.
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