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Emotional intelligence as a cornerstone of palliative care: a narrative review
| Resumo: | Emotional Intelligence (EI) refers to the capacity to recognize and regulate emotions, both in oneself and in interactions with others, emphasizing self-awareness and subsequently social awareness, with an emphasis on responsibility, empathy, and compassion [1]. Emotional competence becomes particularly salient within the healthcare context, a field encompassing the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of the human being. EI plays a central role in the overall well-being and performance of healthcare professionals, directly influencing the quality of care delivered. Salovey & Mayer [2] pioneered the concept of EI as the ability to monitor and regulate emotions to guide thoughts and actions. This competency is widely acknowledged as essential for effective communication, clinical decision-making, and the promotion of well-being for both patients and professionals [3-5]. It also serves as a protective factor against burnout [6,7]. Clinical communication models incorporate emotional competencies [8] highlight EI’s role in mediating interactions among professionals, patients, and families in end-of-life care. Emotional intelligence; Palliative care; Empathy; Professional burnout; Health care providers |
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| Autores principais: | Brás, Manuel Alberto |
| Outros Autores: | Machado, Dora; Curopos, Lília; Ferreira, Marisa; Beirão, Pedro |
| Assunto: | Emotional intelligence Palliative care Empathy Professional burnout |
| Ano: | 2025 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade Politécnica de Bragança |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Biblioteca Digital da UPB |
| Resumo: | Emotional Intelligence (EI) refers to the capacity to recognize and regulate emotions, both in oneself and in interactions with others, emphasizing self-awareness and subsequently social awareness, with an emphasis on responsibility, empathy, and compassion [1]. Emotional competence becomes particularly salient within the healthcare context, a field encompassing the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of the human being. EI plays a central role in the overall well-being and performance of healthcare professionals, directly influencing the quality of care delivered. Salovey & Mayer [2] pioneered the concept of EI as the ability to monitor and regulate emotions to guide thoughts and actions. This competency is widely acknowledged as essential for effective communication, clinical decision-making, and the promotion of well-being for both patients and professionals [3-5]. It also serves as a protective factor against burnout [6,7]. Clinical communication models incorporate emotional competencies [8] highlight EI’s role in mediating interactions among professionals, patients, and families in end-of-life care. Emotional intelligence; Palliative care; Empathy; Professional burnout; Health care providers |
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