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Compassion fatigue in nurses.

Elizabeth A Yoder1

  • 1Goshen General Hospital, Goshen, IN 46526, USA. eyoder@goshenhealth.com

Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|November 2, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Hospital and home care nurses experience compassion fatigue, with 15% at risk. Shift length and patient care significantly impact nurse well-being and coping strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Occupational Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Compassion fatigue is a growing concern in healthcare.
  • Nurses face unique stressors in hospital and home care settings.
  • Understanding triggers and coping mechanisms is crucial for nurse retention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate compassion fatigue, trigger situations, and coping strategies in hospital and home care nurses.
  • To identify factors influencing compassion fatigue and satisfaction.
  • To explore the relationship between work patterns and nurse well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Professional Quality of Life Scale to measure compassion fatigue, satisfaction, and burnout.
  • Employed narrative questions to gather data on trigger situations and coping strategies.

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  • Analyzed data based on shift length, work unit, and years of experience.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences in compassion fatigue scores were observed between nurses working 8- and 12-hour shifts.
    • Fifteen percent of participating nurses scored at risk for compassion fatigue.
    • Compassion satisfaction varied significantly based on the nursing unit and tenure.
    • Caring for patients emerged as the most frequent trigger situation.

    Conclusions:

    • Shift length and patient care demands are significant factors in nurse compassion fatigue.
    • Targeted interventions addressing trigger situations and promoting effective coping strategies are needed.
    • Further research should explore tailored support for nurses in different settings and experience levels.