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Published on: February 11, 2017
Multidimensional emotion regulation strategies among hospice nurses
Michael D Barnett1, Christina Cantu2, Kametrice A Clark3
1Department of Psychology and Counseling, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX, USA.
Hospice nurses using intrinsic emotion regulation strategies reported better life satisfaction. However, intrinsic affect-worsening strategies correlated with higher compassion fatigue and lower life satisfaction, impacting job satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Healthcare Research
- Nursing Studies
Background:
- Emotion regulation is crucial for healthcare professionals.
- Hospice nurses face unique emotional challenges.
- Understanding these challenges is vital for well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the link between emotion regulation strategies and outcomes in hospice nurses.
- Examine relationships with compassion fatigue, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Online survey administered to 90 hospice nurses.
- Assessed four emotion regulation strategies: intrinsic/extrinsic affect-improving/worsening.
- Correlated strategies with compassion fatigue, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Intrinsic affect-improving strategies linked to higher life satisfaction.
- Intrinsic affect-worsening strategies associated with increased compassion fatigue and decreased life satisfaction.
- Extrinsic affect-worsening strategies correlated with lower job satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Emotion regulation significantly impacts hospice nurses' well-being.
- A multidimensional approach is needed to understand emotion regulation in this population.
- Findings highlight the importance of supporting healthy emotion regulation strategies.
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