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Compassion fatigue in nurses caring for chronic diseases
Hatice Karabuga Yakar1, Sıdıka Oguz1, Büşra Bulut1
1Department of Nursing, Marmara University, Turkey.
Summary
Nurses caring for chronic diseases experience moderate compassion fatigue, particularly females unwilling to provide care. This highlights the need for compassion fatigue prevention programs and training for nurses and students.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nurses providing continuous care for chronic diseases are at risk of compassion fatigue.
- Compassion fatigue can negatively impact patient care and nurse well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the level of compassion fatigue in nurses caring for chronic diseases.
- To identify factors influencing compassion fatigue among these nurses.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2019.
- Data were collected using a nurse identification form and the compassion fatigue sub-dimension of the professional quality of life scale.
Main Results:
- Nurses reported a moderate level of compassion fatigue.
- Female nurses, those with decreased willingness to provide care, and those intending to leave their jobs experienced higher compassion fatigue.
- Decreased willingness to provide care was a significant determinant of compassion fatigue.
Conclusions:
- Compassion fatigue prevention programs are essential in clinical settings.
- In-service training for nurses on compassion fatigue is recommended.
- Integrating compassion fatigue education into nursing school curricula can enhance student awareness.
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