Compassion fatigue in family caregivers: a Wilsonian concept analysis

Lynch, Susan; Lobo, Marie L.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2012.05985.x

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“…The pervasive stress and strain (Lim and Zebrack, 2004;Courts et al, 2005;Khan et al, 2007;Mutch, 2010), burnout (Eriksson and Svedlund, 2006), and compassion fatigue (Lynch and Lobo, 2012) experienced by the male caregivers in our study likely made them more vulnerable to mistreating their partners with MS. Recent research on caregivers of patients with dementia (Takai et al, 2011) suggests that the subjective experience of the caregiver may be more important than patient-related variables in determining caregiver quality of life.…”

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Views on disclosing mistreatment: A focus group study of differences between people with MS and their caregivers

Shapiro

Wiglesworth

Morrison³

2013

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders

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Both female and male persons with MS are at increased risk for various forms of physical, sexual, and disability-specific abuse. An ongoing study revealed a subset of respondents in which the caregiver acknowledged mistreatment of the person with MS, but that person either denied or minimized mistreatment Methods:In an effort to understand this phenomenon, we conducted 4 focus groups of male caregivers, female caregivers, male persons with MS, and female persons with MS (total n =15). Data were analyzed using qualitative methodology Results: Results included the surprising finding that, despite participants having been identified as recipients or perpetrators of mistreatment, all denied any form of abuse in the focus group setting. We concluded that attitudes toward mistreatment in these discrepant couples varied based on gender. Specifically, male caregivers may disclose abuse as a cry for help, whereas female caregivers may feel such behavior is justified because of the perceived ''provocations'' of the person with MS. Women with MS appeared reluctant to acknowledge abuse because they feared loss of their primary relationship; while men with MS calculated that putting up with a certain amount of mistreatment was worthwhile Conclusion: More attention should be paid in identifying and understanding this subset of persons with MS and their informal caregivers.

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Views on disclosing mistreatment: A focus group study of differences between people with MS and their caregivers

Shapiro

Wiglesworth

Morrison³

2013

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders

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“…La investigación de los procesos y mecanismos de desgaste profesional que se han desarrollado en el marco de referencia del Trabajo Social en España, han girado casi exclusivamente sobre el fenómeno del Síndrome de Burnout, (Lázaro Fernández, 2004, Blanco Montilla, 2006, Facal Fondo, 2012, De la Fuente Roldán y Sánchez Moreno, 2012, Barrera Algarín, Malagón Bernal y Sarasola Sánchez-Serrano, 2015).…”

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“…The investigation of the processes and mechanisms of professional burnout that have developed in the practice of social work in Spain, have revolved almost exclusively on the phenomenon of Burnout Syndrome (Lázaro Fernández, 2004, Blanco Montilla, 2006, Facal Fondo, 2012, De la Fuente Roldán & Sánchez Moreno 2012, Barrera Algarín, Malagón Bernal & Sarasola Sánchez-Serrano, 2015.…”

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Afrontar el desgaste: cuidado y mecanismos paliativos de la fatiga por compasión

2017

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ResumenEl concepto de Fatiga por Compasión (Compassion Fatigue) o Desgaste por Empatía es común en la literatura científica de Trabajo Social internacional, aunque sorprendentemente inexistente en la literatura española. Puede definirse la fatiga por compasión como estado de agotamiento y disfunción biológica, psicoló-gica y relacional, resultado de la exposición inmediata o prolongada al estrés por compasión y como el resultado final del proceso progresivo y acumulativo consecuencia del contacto prolongado, continuado e intenso con clientes o pacientes, el uso de uno mismo y la exposición al estrés.El mantenimiento del desgaste puede derivar en cuadros severos típicos de traumatización secundaria o en el inicio del Síndrome del Profesional Quemado (Burnout). En todo caso, si un profesional del trabajo social experimenta dicho fenómeno, su capacidad para empatizar, conectar y ayudar a sus clientes se ve gravemente disminuida. Paradójicamente, la fatiga por compasión es por una parte, necesaria e inevitable si se desarrolla una buena práctica; por otra, peligrosa e inhabilitante si no se compensa mediante otros mecanismos.La fatiga por compasión no se puede prevenirse pero puede y debe paliarse de forma consciente. Incrementar la capacidad de reconocer y minimizar el impacto del desgaste es una responsabilidad del profesional y de la organización en la cual trabaja. Por último, el trabajo plantea el qué hacer ante este fenó-meno y de qué manera cuidarse personal, profesional e institucionalmente.Palabras clave: Trabajo Social; Fatiga por compasión; desgaste profesional; relación de ayuda; autocuidado.Este trabajo se publica bajo una licencia de Creative Commons Reconocimiento-NoComercial 4.0 Internacional. N.º 24, 2017, pp. 119-136

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“…Medical dictionaries have related this term to caregivers dating back to 1980. Other dictionaries such as the Penguin English Dictionary, Brewers Dictionary, and Dictionary of Media Studies have provided the same definition (Lynch & Lobo, 2012). Figley (1995) formally determined CF as a reaction to STS as a result of helping or the inclination for helping a hurt or sick person.…”

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“…He even used it as a synonym term for STS so that from then on, scholars would use these two terms synonymously and interchangeably (Coetzee & Klopper, 2010;Figley, 1995;Melvin, 2012;Sabo, 2011). Lynch and Lobo (2012) postulated that CF is a state of extreme fatigue and biological, psychological, and social disturbance due to compassion stress and like any other type of fatigue, reduces the capacity and inclination for tolerating the suffering of others. In Wentzel and Brysiewicz (2014), CF was considered an occupational hazard and the final outcome of continual and progressive exposure to patients with severe disease and caring for patients who experienced stressful life events.…”

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Concept development of "compassion fatigue" in clinical nurses: Application of Schwartz-Barcott and Kim's hybrid model

Sabery¹,

Hosseini²,

Tafreshi³

et al. 2017

Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal

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Compassion fatigue is not a new concept in nursing; yet, it is not well known and there is no fixed clear definition of the term. The ambiguity surrounding how to define compassion fatigue has challenged its measurement and evaluation. Thus, any attempt to determine attributes of this underdeveloped concept and studying it in a new socio-cultural context requires concept development. The purpose of this study is to clarify the concept of compassion fatigue through concept development and to produce a vivid and tentative definition of this concept in clinical practice.Concept development was conducted using a three-step hybrid concept analysis including theoretical, fieldwork, and final analysis phases according to Schwartz-Barcott and Kim's method. We reviewed and analyzed 48 articles that met the inclusion criteria. Following, the first author conducted 13 interviews with clinical nurses followed by an inductive content analysis. Finally, a comprehensive definition of compassion fatigue in nurses was attained.Compassion fatigue in nurses can be explained as a cumulative and progressive process of absorption of the patient's pain and suffering formed from the sympathetic and caring interactions with the patients and their families. The physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, and organizational consequences of compassion fatigue are so extensive that they threaten the existential integrity of the nurse. Context-based variables (culture, family, and community) such as personality features like devotion behaviors and commitment towards the patient, exposure to multiple stressors, organizational challenges, and lack of self-care are factors associated with an increased risk of compassion fatigue. Concept development of compassion fatigue is the first step in the protection of nurses against the destructive consequences of compassion fatigue and to improve quality of care.

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Compassion fatigue in family caregivers: a Wilsonian concept analysis

Abstract: This concept analysis clarified the definition and revealed that the concept of compassion fatigue has potential use with family caregivers. Implications for practice and research are identified.

Cited by 79 publications

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Views on disclosing mistreatment: A focus group study of differences between people with MS and their caregivers

Views on disclosing mistreatment: A focus group study of differences between people with MS and their caregivers

Afrontar el desgaste: cuidado y mecanismos paliativos de la fatiga por compasión

Concept development of "compassion fatigue" in clinical nurses: Application of Schwartz-Barcott and Kim's hybrid model

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