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Compassion Fatigue Among Nurses Working in Nursing Homes: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study
Nilay Ercan-Şahin1, Mücahide Öner2
1Nursing Faculty, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
Aim:
This study was conducted to explore the experiences of nurses in nursing homes regarding compassion fatigue.
Method:
A purposive sampling method was used to conduct semi-structured in-depth interviews with ten nurses working in a nursing home in Ankara, Turkiye between January and February 2024 for a descriptive phenomenological study. The collected data were analysed using thematic analysis.
Results:
Four themes emerged from thematic analysis: "Causes of compassion fatigue", "Consequences of compassion fatigue", "Burnout", and "Cope with compassion fatigue". The findings highlight that compassion fatigue has a lasting impact on nurses, affecting them both personally and professionally.
Conclusion:
It is important to develop programmes for the early detection of compassion fatigue among nurses working with older adults in nursing homes.
Patient And Public Contributions:
We thank all participants for their valuable input throughout the study.
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