Effects of Nursing Practice Environment, Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction on Burnout in Clinical Nurses

Abstract

The purposes of this study was to identify the effects of nursing practice environment, compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction on burnout in clinical nurses. Methods: Participants selected for the final analysis were 208 nurses working in 2 general hospitals in Busan and Masan. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation and Hierarchial Multiple Regression with SPSS/WIN 18.0. Results: Compassion fatigue had a significant positive effect on burnout, while Compassion satisfaction had a negative effect on burnout, but Nursing practice environment had no effect on burnout. The explained variance for burnout was 61% and compassion satisfaction was the most significant factor in burnout of nurses. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that to reduce burnout in clinical nurses it is necessary to develop programs to increase nurses' compassion satisfaction and decrease compassion fatigue.

The Impact of Practice Environment and Resilience on Burnout among Clinical Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital Setting

“…An inadequate work environment causes health/safety problems and reduced work performance in nurses and poor quality of care of patients; thus, efforts to maintain the practice environment properly are necessary, and research is required to examine the conditions of practice environments [ 10 ]. Some previous studies in Korea investigated the practice environment as a variable, but only the average score was confirmed [ 8 , 10 ]. Using sub-scales could be an alternative way to understand and communicate to nurses while evaluating the practice environment; however, studies that specifically investigated the practice environment by sub-scales are insufficient.…”

“…Burnout is a response to work-related personal stressful experiences, but, at the same time, it is influenced by emotional strains or stresses formed in the situational relationship between work providers and recipients, and work providers and co-workers or family members [ 7 ]. In order to manage nurses’ burnout appropriately, both individual and organizational factors that influence burnout should be considered [ 8 ].…”

“…However, when the level of resilience is low in nurses, the ability to manage stress effectively decreases, leading to negative consequences such as burnout and increased turnover intent [ 18 , 19 ]. Many studies on resilience in nurses have been conducted among those working in general hospitals [ 8 , 10 , 20 ], long-term care hospitals (LTCHs) [ 21 , 22 ], or in mixed settings, that is general and tertiary hospitals [ 16 ]. However, studies about nurses treating patients with high disease severity at tertiary hospitals are insufficient; thus, studies in this area should be conducted to provide fundamental evidence to help prevent nurse burnout and to develop effective burnout prevention measures for nurses.…”

Prediction Model for Nursing Work Outcome of Nurses: Focused on Positive Psychological Capital

“…또한, 직무와 관련하여 직무만 족 [13], 업무수행 [16] [17]. 우수한 간호근무환경은 간호사의 직무만족 [17]과 공감만족 [18]을 증진시키고, 공감피로 [18]와 소진 및 이직 [17]…”

The Effects of the Nursing Practice Environment and Self-leadership on Person-centered Care Provided by Oncology Nurses

“…The nursing practice environment encompasses the clinical work system, interpersonal relationships between colleagues, an opportunity to participate in the decision-making process, and the leadership skills of unit managers [11]. Many studies have shown that a nursing practice environment encompassing teamwork based on supportive interactions and a suitable administrative system are critical issues related to patient safety and the quality of care regarding the incidence of medical complications and errors, as well as the mortality rate [12][13][14][15][16]. Therefore, the nursing practice environment needs to be integrated as a vital element of person-centered care [12][13][14][15][16].…”