Strategies that reduce compassion fatigue and increase compassion satisfaction in nurses: a systematic review protocol

Ames, Margaret; Salmond, Erin; Holly, Cheryl; Kamienski, Mary

doi:10.11124/jbisrir-2016-003142

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“…Moreover, according to our results, it is interesting to note that older and more experienced nurses had significantly higher rates of flexibility and compassion satisfaction than younger and less experienced nurses. This is corroborated in other studies, indicating that experience and maturity over the years increases psychological flexibility and the capacity for acceptance developed in adverse situations [ 29 ]. In this sense, it is important to continue investigating what resources the worker can use to help maintain high states of energy and motivation on and off the job, throughout the years of working life.…”

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“…The literature indicates that nurses are at high risk of developing compassion fatigue and stress [ 27 , 28 ]. Studies indicate that improved education and training can have a buffering effect on compassion fatigue and stress and may improve nurses’ mental health and thus the quality of care provided [ 29 , 30 ]. Currently, much research is being conducted on the application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) [ 31 ], which aims to increase valuable personal behaviors, increasing the recognition and acceptance of personal experiences associated with discomfort (thoughts, emotions and feelings) and what this entails: letting go of control as a strategy that increases the potential for discomfort [ 32 ].…”

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Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Psychological Flexibility among Geriatric Nurses: A Multicenter Study in Spain

Sarabia‐Cobo

Pérez²,

Lorena³

et al. 2021

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Nurses working at nursing homes are one of the most vulnerable populations for suffering burnout and compassion fatigue. In Spain, the concept of compassion fatigue and psychological flexibility related to stress in geriatric nurses has not been fully explored until now. It is important to analyze their situation in order to design robust coping and management strategies. The aim was to analyze the relationship between burnout, compassion fatigue and psychological flexibility in geriatric nurses in Spain. Participants included 291 nurses from 97 centers in 51 cities across Spain. Psychological flexibility (AAQ-II), burnout (MBI) and compassion fatigue (ProQOL) were evaluated. Responses were recievced from 281 nurses (91% women), with an average of 7.6 years of work experience. The MBI results were average (26.71), and the ProQOL scores were average for compassion fatigue (40.2%) and high for compassion satisfaction (70.3%), whereas for AAQ-II, the mean score was 37.34 (SD 4.21). The correlation was significant and negative for flexibility, burnout and compassion fatigue, and positive for compassion satisfaction. The ANOVA indicated a significant association between all variables (p < 0.05). We can conclude that geriatric nurses suffer from medium levels of burnout and compassion fatigue, together with high levels of psychological flexibility, which appears to act as a stress reliever, supporting compassion satisfaction.

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Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Psychological Flexibility among Geriatric Nurses: A Multicenter Study in Spain

Sarabia‐Cobo

Pérez²,

Lorena³

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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“…The expressions of compassion fatigue are varied and have not always been valorized. They develop over time and compromise not only the physical, psychological, cognitive and spiritual health of professionals, but also their personal, social and professional life, with a negative impact on their well-being and quality of life, as well as on the health institutions and on the quality of care provided 4 - 5 , 14 - 16 . Considering that nurses have emotionally demanding tasks and work under stressful conditions 17 - 20 , this study aimed to assess compassion fatigue levels among nurses and its variation according socio-demographic and professional characteristics.…”

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Fadiga por compaixão em enfermeiros de urgência e emergência hospitalar de adultos

Borges

Fonseca

Baptista

et al. 2019

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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Objetivo avaliar o nível de fadiga por compaixão em enfermeiros e sua associação em função de características sociodemográficas/profissionais. Método estudo quantitativo, descritivo e transversal, com 87 enfermeiros de um serviço de urgência e emergência de adultos, de um hospital universitário. Aplicaram-se um questionário sociodemográfico/profissional e a escala Professional Quality of Life Scale 5 . Para a análise dos dados, recorreu-se à estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados verificou-se que a satisfação por compaixão apresenta as médias mais elevadas, seguida do burnout e do estresse traumático secundário. Encontraram-se no nível elevado 51% dos enfermeiros na satisfação por compaixão, 54% no burnout e 59% no estresse traumático secundário. Os participantes com mais idade apresentaram médias superiores de satisfação por compaixão, enquanto os do sexo feminino, mais novos, com menos tempo de experiência profissional e que não tinham atividades de lazer evidenciaram média superior de estresse traumático secundário. Conclusão existe fadiga por compaixão expressa na grande percentagem de enfermeiros com elevados níveis de burnout e de estresse traumático secundário. A fadiga depende de fatores individuais como idade, sexo, experiência profissional e atividades de lazer. A pesquisa e a compreensão desse fenômeno permitem o desenvolvimento de estratégias de promoção de saúde no trabalho.

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“…GI has been useful as a technique to reduce compassion fatigue among practicing nurses (Ames et al, 2017). Nurses participating in a 1-day GI training were able to provide this intervention to hospitalized oncology patients and reported a reciprocal benefit from the GI that resulted in relaxation and a feeling of internal satisfaction (Burhenn et al, 2014).…”

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Teaching Guided Imagery and Relaxation Techniques in Undergraduate Nursing Education

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Guided imagery and relaxation techniques have many documented benefits yet are not traditionally taught in undergraduate nursing education. These techniques can also be used by clinicians and students to manage their own stress. The impact of teaching guided imagery in an experiential skills lab on undergraduate nursing students was examined in this mixed-methods research study. Goals were to evaluate whether students learning these skills would be more likely to use them in clinical practice, to examine whether learning these skills would provide personal benefits, and to compare personal instruction with video instruction. Students completed questionnaires evaluating the experience in terms of satisfaction, personal benefit, and intent to use. Students provided comments and answered open-ended questions regarding personal and professional benefits and ability to apply knowledge and skills. Results were positive, with students reporting satisfaction with the format, personal benefit from the course, and increased likelihood that they will use the techniques with clients in the future. The lowest scores were on confidence in using the technique with clients. A statistically significant finding is that students preferred personal instruction in the areas of satisfaction with the content, satisfaction with the format, and the value of experience in advance of using these skills with patients ( p < .05).

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Strategies that reduce compassion fatigue and increase compassion satisfaction in nurses: a systematic review protocol

Abstract: The objective of this quantitative systematic review is to determine effective strategies to reduce compassion fatigue and improve compassion satisfaction among nurses.

Cited by 14 publications

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Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Psychological Flexibility among Geriatric Nurses: A Multicenter Study in Spain

Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Psychological Flexibility among Geriatric Nurses: A Multicenter Study in Spain

Fadiga por compaixão em enfermeiros de urgência e emergência hospitalar de adultos

Teaching Guided Imagery and Relaxation Techniques in Undergraduate Nursing Education

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