Interventions Addressing Compassion Fatigue Among Nurses: A Scoping Review.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Occupational Health Psychology

Background:

• Compassion fatigue poses a significant risk to nurses' well-being and healthcare quality.
• Existing interventions vary in their approach, necessitating a synthesis of current strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically identify and synthesize intervention programs targeting compassion fatigue in nurses.
• To analyze the types and core characteristics of these interventions.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive scoping review was conducted following Arksey and O'Malley guidelines and PRISMA-ScR criteria.
• Searches encompassed major databases (Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane Library, etc.) for literature published between January 2015 and March 2025.
• Keywords included 'compassion fatigue,' 'secondary traumatic stress,' 'burnout,' 'nurses,' and 'intervention.'

Main Results:

• Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria, revealing three main intervention categories: organizational/social support, individual psychological capacity development, and systemic-level interventions.
• These interventions align with the Job Demands-Resources theory framework.
• A diversity of approaches was observed, focusing on enhancing job resources and personal resilience, alongside system-level changes.

Conclusions:

• Interventions for nurse compassion fatigue are diverse, requiring both individual and organizational support strategies.
• Tailored and accessible support is crucial for enhancing nurse well-being and resilience.
• Findings provide a foundation for developing evidence-based strategies to foster healthy work environments in nursing.