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Compassion Fatigue among Nurses Assigned to COVID-19 Facilities: A Constructivist Grounded Theory
Aldren R Remon1,2, Mary Grace C Lacanaria3
1Saint Louis University - School of Advanced Studies, Baguio City, Philippines.
COVID-19 nurses experienced compassion fatigue due to pandemic challenges. A new theory, "Remon's CF Theory in Nursing," was developed to address this occupational hazard and improve nurse welfare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare, increasing nurses' risk of compassion fatigue.
- Limited research exists on compassion fatigue's impact and theoretical frameworks in nursing during pandemics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurses' experiences with compassion and compassion fatigue while caring for COVID-19 patients.
- To develop a theory explaining compassion fatigue in the nursing context.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative methodology using constructivist grounded theory.
- Inclusion of 34 nurses providing direct care to COVID-19 patients.
Main Results:
- Identified themes: Acts of Compassion, COVID-19 Nursing Challenges, Nurses' Compassion Fatigue, and Thriving Amidst Challenges.
- Developed "Remon's CF Theory in Nursing" based on nurses' experiences with compassion fatigue.
Conclusions:
- Compassion Fatigue is a psycho-social occupational hazard for nurses caring for COVID-19 patients.
- Addressing compassion fatigue requires organizational support, policy changes, and further research.
- Reframing compassion fatigue as a collective issue can improve nursing practice and well-being.
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