Interventions for Compassion Fatigue in Healthcare Providers-A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials
Sanjay Patole1,2, Dinesh Pawale1, Chandra Rath1,2
1Neonatal Directorate, KEM Hospital for Women, Perth, WA 6008, Australia.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 23, 2024
Summary
Current evidence on interventions for compassion fatigue in healthcare providers is insufficient. More high-quality, large-scale studies are needed to determine effective strategies for reducing compassion fatigue.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Provider Well-being
- Occupational Health Psychology
Background:
- Compassion fatigue significantly impacts healthcare providers (HCPs), leading to negative emotions, cognitive impairment, and long-term health issues.
- Understanding the effectiveness of interventions is crucial for mitigating these adverse effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and assess the current evidence on the effects of interventions designed to reduce compassion fatigue in healthcare providers.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
- Fifteen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 1740 participants were included in the review.
Main Results:
- Included studies exhibited significant heterogeneity in participants, interventions, controls, and outcome measures.
- Thirteen of the fifteen RCTs presented an overall high risk of bias.
- Meta-analysis was not feasible due to substantial heterogeneity across studies.
Conclusions:
- The current body of evidence regarding interventions for compassion fatigue in HCPs is inadequate.
- While some studies suggest potential benefits, well-designed, adequately powered RCTs are urgently required to establish effective interventions.
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