Relationship Between Compassion Fatigue in Nurses, and Work-Related Stress and the Meaning of Life

Aslan, Hakime; Erci, Behice; Pekince, Hatice

doi:10.1007/s10943-020-01142-0

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“…It was determined that the nurses had low-level burnout, moderate-high compassion satisfaction, and low-moderate compassion fatigue symptoms. This result was also similar to previous studies [ 20 , 21 , 23 , 32 , 33 ]. Low-level anxiety, depression, somatization, hostility, and negative self-concept were detected.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Investigation of psychological factors related to compassion fatigue, burnout, and compassion satisfaction among nurses

Yeşil

Polat

2023

BMC Nurs

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Background While compassion fatigue is evaluated positively in nurses, compassion fatigue and burnout are undesirable from the viewpoint of professionals, service providers, institutions and ultimately society. It is necessary to identify the factors that lead to undesirable results and to reduce their effects. This study aimed to investigate nurses’ levels of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, burnout, various psychopathological symptom levels, coping skills, and the relationship between them. Methods This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The participants were 356 nurses working in tertiary university hospitals in Istanbul (Türkiye). The Healthcare Professional Information Form, ProQOL-IV, Brief Symptom Inventory, and the Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced scale were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and regression models were used to analyze the data. Results According to the findings, low-level burnout, moderate-high compassion satisfaction, and low-moderate compassion fatigue symptoms were detected. Low-level anxiety, depression, somatization, hostility, and negative self-esteem were found. According to the results of regression analysis, mental disengagement and planning coping strategies positively affect the synergy of compassion fatigue (p < 0.05). Turning religion and restraint coping have a positive effect on compassion fatigue (p < 0.05). While depression has a positive effect on burnout, nurses’ positive reinterpretation and growth strategy is effective in coping with burnout (p < 0.05). Positive reinterpretation and growth coping strategies are also effective in increasing job satisfaction (p < 0.05). Conclusions Nurses showing somatization symptoms are risk factors for compassion fatigue, and nurses showing depression symptoms are risk factors for burnout, so they should be closely monitored and should be given support. Mental disengagement and planning coping strategies can reduce compassion fatigue, and positive reinterpretation and growth methods can reduce burnout and increase compassion satisfaction. It may be useful to provide counseling and training for nurses to use the right coping methods.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Investigation of psychological factors related to compassion fatigue, burnout, and compassion satisfaction among nurses

Yeşil

Polat

2023

BMC Nurs

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“…On another note, there was no significant difference between males and females on CF and BO, which aligned with some of the existing research [49,55]. However, this result was also in contrast to much of the research regarding gender differences for these variables [74][75][76]. Two possible explanations for this lack of gender difference may be due to firstly, the profile of the current cohort in which responders have attended training workshops prior to the deployment of oil spill incidents.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 83%

What Helps Oiled Wildlife Responders Care for Animals While Minimizing Stress and Compassion Fatigue

Yeung

White

Ziccardi

et al. 2021

Animals

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Oil spills are environmental disasters and their long-term impact is not just a concern for the environment and economy, but also for first responders’ health and wellbeing. Wildlife, such as aquatic birds and certain marine mammals, are highly susceptible to physiological effects of oiling, and oiled wildlife responders are crucial to provide measures for their survival. The purpose of this research was to explore the experiences of oiled wildlife responders and what factors and conditions have helped or inhibited the responders to care-affected wildlife. This study collected responses (n = 50) from a survey of responders who attended either the New Zealand MV Rena or US Refugio pipeline oil spills. Study participants were mostly older (>40), highly educated females. We found there were significant differences in compassion satisfaction, resilience, burnout and overall satisfaction based on age, gender and role. While most responders have only attended limited numbers of oil spill incidents, they reported positive experiences and found it rewarding. Findings from responders indicated that to lessen stress and compassion fatigue during an incident, provision of training and support from professional organizations equips responders with knowledge and skills that can support their personal resilience to respond to disaster events.

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“…Findings indicate that the voices of racial and ethnic minorities, men, and those nurses who identify as trans-or non-binary gender are underrepresented in the research. Studies of CF in other healthcare professionals have reported higher CF in women than men (Aslan et al, 2021;Mooney et al, 2017;Roney & Acri, 2018). Branch and Klinkenberg (2015) observed that the men in their study tended to score lower on secondary traumatic stress, although the difference was not statistically significant.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 75%

“…Most of the studies in our sample found no difference; however, this may be due to the high risk of bias of the studies included instead of a true lack of difference in the population. The evidence is also inconclusive in the literature regarding nurses caring for adult patients (Aslan et al, 2021;Buckley et al, 2020;Cavanagh et al, 2020;O'Callaghan et al, 2020;Sorenson et al, 2016;Yang & Kim, 2012;Zhang et al, 2018). The Aslan & Pekince (2021) article reported that CF increased with age and years of work; however, other studies and literature reviews reported an inverse relationship of age with CF (Buckley et al, 2020;Sorenson et al, 2016 andYang &Kim, 2012).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The evidence is also inconclusive in the literature regarding nurses caring for adult patients (Aslan et al, 2021;Buckley et al, 2020;Cavanagh et al, 2020;O'Callaghan et al, 2020;Sorenson et al, 2016;Yang & Kim, 2012;Zhang et al, 2018). The Aslan & Pekince (2021) article reported that CF increased with age and years of work; however, other studies and literature reviews reported an inverse relationship of age with CF (Buckley et al, 2020;Sorenson et al, 2016 andYang &Kim, 2012). Additional high-quality evidence is needed to fully understand how age is related to CF.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Caring for sick kids: An integrative review of the evidence about the prevalence of compassion fatigue and effects on pediatric nurse retention

Forsyth

López

Lewis

2022

Journal of Pediatric Nursing

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Relationship Between Compassion Fatigue in Nurses, and Work-Related Stress and the Meaning of Life

Cited by 38 publications

References 23 publications

Investigation of psychological factors related to compassion fatigue, burnout, and compassion satisfaction among nurses

Investigation of psychological factors related to compassion fatigue, burnout, and compassion satisfaction among nurses

What Helps Oiled Wildlife Responders Care for Animals While Minimizing Stress and Compassion Fatigue

Caring for sick kids: An integrative review of the evidence about the prevalence of compassion fatigue and effects on pediatric nurse retention

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