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Exploring Compassion Fatigue in Pediatric Nursing: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Tingting Zhang1, Jingjing Zhou1, Yu Xia1
1Department of Pediatrics, Nanjing Lishui People's Hospital, Nanjing, China.
Clinical Pediatrics
|January 9, 2025
Summary
Compassion fatigue affects nearly 60% of pediatric nurses, with age, education, income, and having children at home as key predictors. Targeted interventions are needed to support these healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Compassion fatigue is emotional and physical exhaustion from trauma exposure.
- Healthcare workers, especially nurses, are at high risk.
- Pediatric nurses face unique challenges due to patient vulnerability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of compassion fatigue among pediatric nurses.
- To identify factors contributing to compassion fatigue in this population.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted with 364 pediatric nurses at a tertiary hospital in Jiangsu, China.
- The Chinese compassion fatigue scale was utilized for assessment.
Main Results:
- A high prevalence of compassion fatigue was observed in 59.89% of participants.
- Independent predictors included older age, lower education, lower income, and having children at home.
Conclusions:
- The high prevalence necessitates immediate, targeted interventions for pediatric nurses.
- Addressing identified risk factors can help mitigate compassion fatigue and improve nurse well-being.
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