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Publication date: 20 February 2025

Joan Carlini, Aimee Riedel, Kim Lehman and Kristen Ranse

This study aims to investigate the notion of secondary vulnerability among transformative service providers, particularly frontline healthcare professionals (HCP), during the…

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Purpose

This study aims to investigate the notion of secondary vulnerability among transformative service providers, particularly frontline healthcare professionals (HCP), during the provision of end-of-life care. It seeks to understand how stressors and coping mechanisms influence vulnerability and subsequently impact service outcomes for patients and frontline employees.

Design/methodology/approach

The research framework, based on the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, was used to explore secondary vulnerability among frontline healthcare providers. A qualitative, interpretive approach was employed involving semi-structured interviews for data collection. The interview transcripts were analysed using a two-stage process, starting with inductive analysis and followed by deductive analysis.

Findings

Secondary vulnerability is conceptualized along with its implications, shedding light on the role of stress and coping mechanisms in responding to vulnerable situations. It identifies the interplay between situational and personal factors that influence service outcomes for both HCPs and patients.

Practical implications

By recognizing stressors and coping strategies, organizations can implement support programs to enhance HCP well-being and improve care quality for patients experiencing vulnerability. Training programs can equip HCPs with effective coping mechanisms to mitigate the impact of secondary vulnerability on service outcomes.

Originality/value

This research contributes to the literature by addressing a gap in understanding regarding secondary vulnerability among transformative service providers. By integrating theories from various fields, including consumer vulnerability, transformative service mediation, healthcare services, and stress and coping mechanisms, it offers a novel perspective on the dynamics of vulnerability in end-of-life care in a healthcare setting.

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Journal of Service Theory and Practice, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2055-6225

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