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When Caring for Perpetrators Becomes a Sentence: Recognizing Vicarious Trauma
Tanya Munger1, Teresa Savage2, Denise M Panosky3
1OSF Saint Anthony Medical Group-Roxbury Medical Group, Rockford, IL, USA tanyaj917@gmail.com.
Summary
Correctional health nurses experience vicarious traumatization due to their work environment. This study confirms its presence, highlighting the need for support strategies for these healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Criminology
Background:
- Correctional health nurses face unique occupational stressors.
- Previous research has not extensively explored vicarious traumatization in this population.
- The high-risk environment poses significant exposure to traumatic events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and impact of vicarious traumatization among correctional health nurses.
- To explore the concept of vicarious traumatization within the correctional healthcare setting.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 2,000 correctional health nurses.
- The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) was utilized to measure vicarious trauma.
- A demographic survey accompanied the ProQOL for contextual data.
Main Results:
- The study achieved a 10.1% response rate.
- Findings indicate that vicarious traumatization is a reality for correctional health nurses.
- The Professional Quality of Life Scale confirmed the presence of vicarious trauma.
Conclusions:
- Correctional health nurses are susceptible to vicarious traumatization.
- The findings underscore the importance of addressing mental health in this specialized nursing field.
- Further research is warranted to develop targeted interventions and support systems.
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