Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Appachu, Hema; Malik, Anisha; Mathur, Ayesha; Sharma, Gauri; Praveen, Irin Mariya; Khanna, Rishika; Guha Majumdar, Ilika Title A name given to the resource Rumination, existential anxiety and professional quality of life among palliative care professionals in India Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care;Volume;16;Issue;3;pp.703-710 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2025-005497" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2025-005497</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105024995081?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105024995081?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Appachu H., Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Malik A., Christ University, Delhi NCR, India; Mathur A., Christ University, Delhi NCR, India; Sharma G., Christ University, Delhi NCR, India; Praveen I.M., Christ University, Delhi NCR, India; Khanna R., Christ University, Delhi NCR, India; Guha Majumdar I., Christ University, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource Objective: Palliative care enhances the quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, but frequent exposure to death and suffering poses emotional challenges for professionals. This study examines ruminations role in the relationship between existential anxiety (EA) and professional quality of life (ProQOL) among palliative care professionals in India. Methods: A mixed-method research design was employed. Quantitative data were collected from 500 palliative care professionals using the Event-Related Rumination Inventory, EA Questionnaire and ProQOL scale. In-depth interviews were conducted with 27 professionals with high rumination scores. Correlation and regression analyses were used for quantitative data, while thematic analysis was applied to qualitative data. Results: Persistent rumination heightened mortality awareness, exacerbated EA and negatively impacted ProQOL. Rumination partially mediated the relationship between EA and ProQOL. Four key themes emerged: (1) brooding rumination, (2) reflective rumination, (3) impact of rumination on ProQOL and (4) impact of rumination on EA. Individual differences in ruminations intensity and duration were notable. Conclusions: Findings highlight cultural and contextual challenges faced by Indian palliative care professionals, underscoring the need for targeted mental health interventions. This study supports Sustainable Development Goals 3, 8 and 4 by advocating for healthcare worker well-being, job satisfaction and improved mental health training. Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2026. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ Group. Subject The topic of the resource Hospice care; Palliative Care; Quality of life Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available BMJ Publishing Group Relation A related resource ISSN: 2045435X; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online