Associations between compassion fatigue, burnout and secondary traumatic stress with lifestyle factors in mental health nurses: A multicenter study from Uganda

Vancampfort, Davy; Mugisha, James

doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2022.08.009

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“…İlhan and Küpeli ( 2022 ) found that positive coping strategies were linked to lower secondary traumatic stress levels in emergency medical staff, whereas Ratrout and Hamdan-Mansour ( 2020 ) reported a positive association between coping and secondary traumatic stress. Viewing alcohol as a stress reliever is considered a maladaptive coping mechanism, potentially intensifying nurses’ negative emotions (Foli et al, 2020 ; Vancampfort & Mugisha, 2022 ). The mental health of individuals worsens with an increase in comorbidities, especially among the young as it challenges their coping capacities (Tong et al, 2021 ).…”

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Prevalence and associated factors of secondary traumatic stress in emergency nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Xu,

Zhao,

Zhang

et al. 2024

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

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Background: Nurses in emergency departments are at a high risk of experiencing secondary traumatic stress because of their frequent exposure to trauma patients and high-stress environments. Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the overall prevalence of secondary traumatic stress among emergency nurses and to identify the contributing factors. Method: We conducted a systematic search for cross-sectional studies in databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, Wanfang Database, and China National Knowledge Internet up to October 21, 2023. The Joanna Briggs Institute’s appraisal checklists for prevalence and analytical cross-sectional studies were used for quality assessment. Heterogeneity among studies was assessed using Cochrane’s Q test and the I 2 statistic. A random effects model was applied to estimate the pooled prevalence of secondary traumatic stress, and subgroup analyses were performed to explore sources of heterogeneity. Descriptive analysis summarized the associated factors. Results: Out of 345 articles retrieved, 14 met the inclusion criteria, with 11 reporting secondary traumatic stress prevalence. The pooled prevalence of secondary traumatic stress among emergency nurses was 65% (95% CI: 58%–73%). Subgroup analyses indicated the highest prevalence in Asia (74%, 95% CI: 72%–77%), followed by North America (59%, 95% CI: 49%–72%) and Europe (53%, 95% CI: 29%–95%). Nine studies identified associated factors, including personal, work-related, and social factors. In the subgroup of divided by recruitment period, emergency department nurses in the COVID-19 outbreak period had a higher prevalence of secondary traumatic stress (70%, 95% CI: 62%–78%). Conclusions: Secondary traumatic stress prevalence is notably high among emergency department nurses, with significant regional variations and period differences. The factors affecting secondary traumatic stress also varied across studies. Future research should focus on improving research designs and sample sizes to pinpoint risk factors and develop prevention strategies. Registration: PROSPERO CRD42022301167.

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Prevalence and associated factors of secondary traumatic stress in emergency nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Xu,

Zhao,

Zhang

et al. 2024

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

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“…The concept of self‐care has received attention in the literature as it relates to resilience building (Delgado et al, 2020; Delgado et al, 2022; Foster et al, 2019; Foster et al, 2020; Zhang et al, 2022), including consideration of self‐care activities outside work such as regular exercise (Bull et al, 2020), sleep quality (Gerace & Rigney, 2020; Vancampfort & Mugisha, 2022) and connecting with family and friends (Delgado et al, 2022; Ross et al, 2019).…”

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“…There are unknown elements to our understanding of what influences mental health nurses' engagement with self-care at work. Burnout and self-care have usually been examined through a quantitative lens, with self-care immersed within other concepts including resilience (Delgado et al, 2020;Delgado et al, 2022;Foster et al, 2020;López-López et al, 2019;Newman et al, 2020;Tirgari et al, 2019;Vancampfort & Mugisha, 2022).The lived experiences of mental health nurses' and self-care in the workplace, must be examined to enhance our understanding of the complex interplay of processes and relationships they encounter and to inform national policy aimed at enhancing the well-being of mental health professionals (Department of Health, 2020). There is limited evidence available regarding the significance of collegiality, teamwork and role identity as they influence self-care.…”

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The nurse bombarded, consumed and vulnerable: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of mental health nurses' self‐care at work

O'Malley

O’Mahony

Happell

et al. 2023

Psychiatric Ment Health Nurs

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IntroductionSelf‐care is essential for nurses' wellbeing, with stress posing a major barrier. Research into self‐care is often absorbed into studies of burnout or resilience. Understanding lived experiences of influences on nurses' self‐care practices is essential. There is currently a paucity of literature on this topic.AimTo explore mental health nurses' views about what influences their ability to self‐care in relation to workplace stress and the impact on their practice and work environment.MethodsAn Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis approach was utilized. In‐depth interviews explored how nurses perceived the influence of environment and relationships on self‐care practices in the workplace.ResultsParticipants' perceptions and experiences are embodied by the theme: the nurse bombarded, comprising two subordinate themes—the nurse consumed by the intensity of work and therapeutic relationships; and feeling vulnerable from colleague relationships and feeling undervalued. Participants described conflict between workload demands and expectations and the desire to provide optimal care.ConclusionsStressful working environments pose major barriers to effective self‐care. Feeling bombarded and vulnerable, impacts nurses' lives personally and professionally.Implications for PracticeMental health nurses' self‐care is crucial for quality practice. Strategies to address relational, personal and environmental barriers to self‐care are therefore necessary.

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“…The negative effect of the stress healthcare professionals endure at work is known as “compassion fatigue.” [ 9 ] It is characterized by tiredness, irritability, anxiety, and nervousness from dealing with distressing patients. [ 10 ] Compassion fatigue has grown from 42.6% to 73.6% among psychiatric nurses in recent years, [ 11 – 13 ] and it significantly impacts well-being. It also causes several negative symptoms in nurses, including physical issues, like insomnia, headaches, and sleep disturbances, as well as behavioral issues, like drinking more alcohol, strained relationships, and avoiding patients, [ 14 , 15 ] (emotional exhaustion, professional helplessness, and depersonalization).…”

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Compassion fatigue prevalence and risk factors among Saudi psychiatric nurses: A cross-sectional study

Alreshidi

2023

Medicine

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In recent times, compassion fatigue is increasingly being recognized as a damaging outcome associated with the stress experienced by psychiatric nurses. In addition to affecting their job performance work-related stress undermines nurses’ physical and emotional well-being. However, there is a lack of research on compassion fatigue that specifically focuses on psychiatric nurses working in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with compassion fatigue among Saudi psychiatric nurses. The study participants were asked to complete a demographic questionnaire and the Arabic form of the Professional Quality of Life Scale. Statistical analyses, including one-way ANOVA, t-tests, the Levene test, and multiple linear regression, were employed to assess variables related to compassion fatigue. The survey spanned 158 psychiatric nurses from the Mental Health Complex located in Riyadh City. The mean scores for compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress were 39.72 ± 6.881, 24.29 ± 5.386, and 26.94 ± 6.973, respectively. The analysis revealed that variables such as age range (36–55 years) and an associated degree or lower explained 5.2% of the variance in compassion satisfaction. Age range (18–25 years), exercise frequency, and years of nursing experience collectively accounted for 8.4% of the variables contributing to burnout. The age range (25 to 35 years) and working night shifts also explained 5% of the variance in secondary traumatic stress. The findings indicated that compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress among the population of psychiatric nurses working in Saudi Arabia were at a moderate level. A higher frequency of healthy lifestyle practices, such as regular exercise, and being in an older age range, were positively associated with compassion satisfaction and negatively associated with burnout and secondary traumatic stress.

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Associations between compassion fatigue, burnout and secondary traumatic stress with lifestyle factors in mental health nurses: A multicenter study from Uganda

Cited by 3 publications

References 47 publications

Prevalence and associated factors of secondary traumatic stress in emergency nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence and associated factors of secondary traumatic stress in emergency nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The nurse bombarded, consumed and vulnerable: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of mental health nurses' self‐care at work

Compassion fatigue prevalence and risk factors among Saudi psychiatric nurses: A cross-sectional study

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