Results of a Canadian study examining the prevalence and potential for developing compassion fatigue and burnout in radiation therapists

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 383-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Gillies ◽  
Bonnie Bristow ◽  
Francois Gallant ◽  
Kari Osmar ◽  
Irene Lange-Mechlen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Independent Study ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Years Of Experience

AbstractObjectiveCaring is a fundamental tenet of healthcare. Caring ‘too much’ can result in compassion fatigue syndrome and is often linked to burnout and low morale. The objective of this study was to examine compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress (STS) and burnout by investigating the relationship between levels of compassion (compassion satisfaction) and STS and burnout. The study also aimed to identify radiation therapist (RTTs) groups who may be at risk for developing (STS) and burnout. Finally, we investigated the level of social support that RTTs receive.MethodsRTTs practicing across Canada were invited to participate in an electronic questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of: demographic information including health-related issues and occupational variables; the Professional Quality of Life Compassion Satisfaction and Fatigue Questionnaire (ProQOL-V) to assess the potential for compassion satisfaction and vulnerability for STS and burnout; and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) to examine the level and sources of social support. A two-way ANOVA was performed to test the statistical significance between varying groups within the study population. A linear regression analysis using potential co-factors was used to test correlations between compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and burnout and variables in age, education, years of experience and levels of caring to patients.ResultsA total of 477 survey responses were received representing a 36% response rate. Results of the regression analyses generally indicate inverse correlations between the risks associated with compassion satisfaction, burnout and STS compared with the independent study variables of age, education, years of experience and levels of caring to patients. It was observed that responses were not linear within subgroups (age groups, education classifications, years of study).ConclusionRTTs practicing in Canada have a substantial social support network and demonstrate high levels of compassion satisfaction in their daily practice. The results of the study indicate that compassion levels are inversely correlated with burnout and compassion fatigue, although some groups may be at higher risk than others. A possible risk catalyst for compassion fatigue and burnout is associated with underdeveloped managerial workplace support programmes.

Association of family stress with other psychosocial factors in female population 25–64 years in Russia: WHO program MONICA-psychosocial

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S177-S177
Author(s):  
V. Gafarov ◽  
D. Panov ◽  
E. Gromova ◽  
I. Gagulin ◽  
A. Gafarova
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Family Stress ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Vital Exhaustion

AimTo explore association of family stress with other psychosocial factors in female population aged of 25–64 years in Russia.MethodsUnder the third screening of the WHO “MONICA-psychosocial” program random representative sample of women aged 25–64 years (n = 870) were surveyed in Novosibirsk. Questionnaire “Awareness and attitude towards the health” was used to estimate levels of family stress. Chi-square (χ2) was used for assessment of statistical significance.ResultsThe prevalence of high family stress level in women aged 25–64 years was 20.9%.High family stress was higher in age groups 25–34 years and 45–54 years: 27.6% and 30.5%, respectively. Among women with family stress, 58.7% had high level of trait's anxiety. Women with stress at family had high rate of major depression (11%). There were tendencies of higher prevalence of hostility and vital exhaustion in those with stress (41.1% and 27.4%, respectively). Among those in female population with stress at family, 60.6% had sleep disturbances. Social support like close contacts and social network tended to be lower in women with family stress: 59.1% and 80.3%, respectively. Rates of serious conflicts in family were more often in younger age groups and reached 48.6%. In women aged 25–34 years, 54.9% have no possibilities to have a rest at home after usual working day (P < 0.001).ConclusionsThe prevalence of high stress in family in female population aged 25–64 years is more than 20% in Russia. High family stress closely associated with anxiety, major depression, high hostility and vital exhaustion, poor sleep and low social support.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Correlates of Professional Quality of Life in Nurses

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 463-467
Author(s):  
Zehra Mohsin ◽  
Sarah Shahed ◽  
Talat Sohail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Professional Quality Of Life ◽  
Professional Quality

To look into the correlation between demographic variables, perceived social support and professional quality of lifeof nurses in public hospitals. A sample of 160 nurses of age (M=33.48, SD=9.18) was selected from public hospitals of Lahore. The nurses completed a demographic information form, MultidimensionalScale of Perceived Social Supportand Professional Quality of Life Scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Two demographic variables, age and experience had significant positive correlation with compassion fatigue, r =.252, n=160, p <.01 and r =.256, n=160, p <.01 respectively. Other demographicvariables i.e. working hours and monthly income had no significant relationship with the subscales of Professional Quality of Life (compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue and burnout). Perceived Social Support had a significant correlation with compassion satisfaction, r=.222, n=160, p<.01. It was concluded that the relationship between age, experience and compassion fatigue of nurses was significantly positive. The greater the age and experience of the nurses the more likely they are to have compassion fatigue. Perceived Social Support was related with compassion satisfaction which suggests that nurses’ perception of social support can increase their compassion satisfaction.

Social Support Network Types and Depressive Symptoms Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in South Korea

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-375
Author(s):  
Young Bum Kim ◽  
Seung Hee Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Social Support Networks ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Social Support Network

The purposes of this study were to derive empirical types of social support networks in a sample of 1000 community-dwelling, older Koreans 65 years of age or older and examine which types of social support network are associated with a lower risk of depressive symptoms. Depressive symptom was assessed using the Korean version of the Geriatric Depression Scale–Short Form. Using K-means cluster analysis, we identified 4 social support network types: friend, family, restricted, and diverse. Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that diverse and family support networks were protective against depressive symptoms, whereas restricted support networks were least. Encouraging older people to develop a variety of social support networks with family and friends may help prevent depressive symptoms in the community-dwelling elderly. These findings extended prior studies and provided valuable information on how to prevent depressive symptoms of the community-dwelling elderly.

scholarly journals Resilience and Its Relationship With Occupational Stress and Professional Quality of Life Among Nurses in COVID-19 Isolation Wards

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Mostafazadeh ◽  
Somayyeh Ghorbani-Sani ◽  
Najmadin Seyed-Mohammadi ◽  
Kazhal Ghader-jola ◽  
Zeinab Habibpour
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Professional Quality Of Life ◽  
Professional Quality ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: Nurses’ direct and continuous contact with patients afflicted by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes them stress due to fear over affliction and reduces their professional quality of life (PQOL). Resilience has potential protective effects against different stressors. This study aimed to assess resilience and its relationship with occupational stress (OS) and PQOL among nurses in COVID-19 isolation wards.Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2020. Participants were nurses in the COVID-19 isolation wards of healthcare centers affiliated to Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran. In total, 158 eligible nurses were recruited through a census. Data were collected using a researcher-made demographic questionnaire, the short version of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, the Nursing Stress Scale, and the PQOL Scale. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS software (v. 16.) and through the independent-sample t test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson’s correlation analysis, and linear regression analysis.Results: The total mean scores of resilience and OS were 26.19±6.2 (in the possible range of 0–40) and 73.3±14.5 (in the possible range of 34–136), respectively. The mean scores of the compassion satisfaction, job burnout, and secondary traumatic stress dimensions of PQOL were respectively 38.02±8.16, 30.84±5.45, and 27.66±6.13, (all in the possible range of 10–50). Most participants experienced moderate OS (57.9%). The mean scores of participants’ resilience and OS had no significant relationship with their demographic characteristics (P > 0.05). Resilience had significant negative relationship with OS (r = –0.376, P < 0.001) and significant positive relationship with the compassion satisfaction dimension of PQOL (r = 0.373; P < 0.001). Resilience was also a significant predictor of OS and the compassion satisfaction dimension of PQOL (P < 0.001).Conclusion: Nurses’ OS can be reduced through resilience-promoting strategies such as development of their social support network, improvement of their optimism, and provision of resilient role models and quality resilience-related education.

scholarly journals The Attitudes of Jordanian Kindergarten Female Teachers Towards Children's Libraries

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Luma Abdul-Razzaq
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Academic Qualification ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Qualified Teacher ◽  
Teacher Librarians

The study aimed at identifying the attitudes of Jordanian female kindergarten&nbsp;teachers towards children&#39;s libraries. It also aimed at identifying whether there is any statistically significant difference &ndash; at the statistical significance level of (a &le; 0.05) - between respondents&rsquo; attitudes which can be attributed to their years of experience or academic qualifications. The sample consisted of (161) out of 167 (96.4%), female kindergarten teachers in the public schools located in Karak Governorate, Jordan. A questionnaire was used for collecting data. Several statistical methods were used. It was found that Jordanian female kindergarten&nbsp;teachers in Karak Governorate have moderate attitudes towards children&#39;s libraries. It was also found that there is a statistically significant difference - at the statistical significance level of (a &le; 0.05) between the respondents&rsquo; attitudes towards children&#39;s libraries which can be attributed to their years of experience and academic qualification. The study recommended that more attention should be paid to achieve the goals of the Child&#39;s Library. She also recommended the need to improve the reality of the libraries, and continue to provide them with the latest sources of information allocated to children by different age groups of childhood, and secure qualified teacher/ librarians.

scholarly journals Association between perceived social support and better cognitive performance among caregivers and non-caregivers

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (suppl 2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Cristina Iost Pavarini ◽  
Ana Carolina Ottaviani ◽  
Allan Gustavo Bregola ◽  
Francisco J. Fraga ◽  
Marcos Hortes Nisihara Chagas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Point Increase ◽  
Older Caregivers ◽  
Support Score

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the association between the characteristics of the support network and cognitive performance of older caregivers and compare characteristics between caregivers and non-caregivers. Methods: we evaluated 85 older caregivers and 84 older non-caregivers registered with primary care units regarding sociodemographic characteristics, cognition, and social support. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed. Results: among non-caregivers, significant associations were found between a better cognitive performance and receiving emotional/affectionate support; each one-point increase in the emotional support score and affectionate support score was related to a 0.43-point and 0.39-point increase in cognitive assessment, respectively. Among older caregivers, each one-point increase in the emotional support score was related to a 0.55-point increase in cognitive assessment. Conclusion: strengthening the support networks of older caregivers and encouraging satisfactory exchanges of social support can assist in improving cognitive performance, which can have a positive impact on caregivers’ health.

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