Death as a Professional Challenge: An Analysis of the Relationship Between Exposure to Patient Death, Occupational Burnout, and Perceptions of Death Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinicians

Exposure to patient death in OB/GYN is strongly associated with professional burnout and negative perceptions of death. Conversely, professional fulfillment and development function as factors promoting resilience and meaning. Further research should validate the applied measurement tools and examine the effectiveness of emotional regulation interventions in reducing occupational distress.