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Published on: May 17, 2018
Confronting compassion fatigue in oncology nurses
Victoria L Reiser1, Judith F Zedreck Gonzalez
1In Pittsburgh, Pa., Victoria L. Reiser is a senior professional staff nurse II at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Shadyside, and a DNP student at the University of Pittsburgh; and Judith F. Zedreck Gonzalez is a professor and coordinator of the health systems executive leadership program at the University of Pittsburgh.
Oncology nurses face high compassion fatigue. A quality improvement project developed self-compassion tool kits, integrating frontline staff feedback to support their well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Oncology
- Mental Health
Background:
- Oncology nurses experience elevated compassion fatigue.
- Compassion fatigue negatively impacts healthcare professionals' well-being.
- Proactive interventions are needed to support oncology nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a quality improvement project.
- To develop self-compassion tool kits for oncology nurses.
- To incorporate frontline staff input in tool kit creation.
Main Methods:
- Quality improvement methodology was employed.
- Frontline oncology nurses provided input and opinions.
- Self-compassion tool kits were created based on staff feedback.
Main Results:
- A collaborative approach was used to design the tool kits.
- The project aimed to enhance self-compassion resources.
- Staff feedback guided the development process.
Conclusions:
- Self-compassion tool kits can be developed through staff collaboration.
- Tailored resources may help mitigate compassion fatigue in oncology nurses.
- Quality improvement initiatives are valuable for supporting nursing staff.
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