Mindful Self-Care and Secondary Traumatic Stress Mediate a Relationship Between Compassion Satisfaction and Burnout Risk Among Hospice Care Professionals

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 1099-1108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason T. Hotchkiss
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Hospice Care ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Burnout Risk

Background: Effective self-care in hospice is anecdotally proclaimed to reduce burnout risk. Yet, the topic has received little empirical attention. Purpose: This study developed a model for predicting burnout risk from compassion satisfaction (CS), secondary traumatic stress (STS), and mindful self-care. Participants: Hospice care professionals (n = 324). Design: Cross-sectional self-report survey. Results: Mindful self-care was correlated with CS ( r = 0.497, p < .01), Burnout ( r = −0.726, p < .01), and STS ( r = −0.276, p < .01). A multiple regression model indicated that the combined effect of CS, STS, and mindful self-care explained 73.7% of the variance in Burnout. Mindful self-care and STS mediated a relationship between CS and Burnout. Each self-care category was statistically significant protective factors against burnout risk ( p < .01). Associations with Burnout in order of strength were self-compassion and purpose (SC; r = −0.673), supportive structure (SS; r = −0.650), mindful self-awareness (MS; r = −0.642), mindful relaxation (MR; r = −0.531), supportive relationships (SR; r = −0.503), and physical care (PC; r = −0.435). However, for STS, only SS ( r = −0.407, p < .01) and MR ( r = −0.285, p < .05) were statistically significant protective factors. Conclusion: Hospice care professional had higher self-care, CS, lower STS, and Burnout compared to published norms. Those who engaged in multiple and frequent self-care strategies experienced higher professional quality of life. Implications for hospice providers and suggestions for future research are discussed.

Factors Predicting Burnout Among Chaplains: Compassion Satisfaction, Organizational Factors, and the Mediators of Mindful Self-Care and Secondary Traumatic Stress

2018 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason T. Hotchkiss ◽  
Ruth Lesher
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Burnout Risk

This study predicted Burnout from the self-care practices, compassion satisfaction, secondary traumatic stress, and organizational factors among chaplains who participated from all 50 states (N = 534). A hierarchical regression model indicated that the combined effect of compassion satisfaction, secondary traumatic stress, mindful self-care, demographic, and organizational factors explained 83.2% of the variance in Burnout. Chaplains serving in a hospital were slightly more at risk for Burnout than those in hospice or other settings. Organizational factors that most predicted Burnout were feeling bogged down by the “system” (25.7%) and an overwhelming caseload (19.9%). Each self-care category was a statistically significant protective factor against Burnout risk. The strongest protective factors against Burnout in order of strength were self-compassion and purpose, supportive structure, mindful self-awareness, mindful relaxation, supportive relationships, and physical care. For secondary traumatic stress, supportive structure, mindful self-awareness, and self-compassion and purpose were the strongest protective factors. Chaplains who engaged in multiple and frequent self-care strategies experienced higher professional quality of life and low Burnout risk. In the chaplain’s journey toward wellness, a reflective practice of feeling good about doing good and mindful self-care are vital. The significance, implications, and limitations of the study were discussed.

scholarly journals Secondary Traumatic Stress in Foster Carers: Risk Factors and Implications for Intervention

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 482-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kay M. Bridger ◽  
Jens F. Binder ◽  
Blerina Kellezi
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Trauma ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Stress Appraisal ◽  
Primary Trauma ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Objectives Fostering, a professional or semi-professional role that is in increasing demand, involves potential exposure to material related to children’s trauma in a domestic setting. Yet, professional vulnerability to secondary traumatic stress (STS) is under-researched in foster carers, as is the suitability of associated intervention techniques. We therefore investigated incidence of STS and psychological predictors relevant to secondary and primary stress appraisal in UK foster carers. Methods British foster carers (n = 187; 81% female; aged 23–72 years; mean length of experience 9 years) were approached through a range of organizations managing paid foster caring in the UK for a survey study. Self-report measures were obtained on STS, burnout and compassion satisfaction from the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) scale, as well as on primary trauma and variables previously recommended for inclusion in training targeting secondary trauma: empathy, resilience and self-care. Results High levels of STS and burnout were found among foster carers. In multivariate model testing, STS was directly and positively predicted by burnout, compassion satisfaction and primary trauma (R2 = 0.54, p < 0.001). Resilience, empathy and self-care did not show direct associations with STS, but self-care had a significant indirect effect on STS. Conclusions Findings support the view that STS is a substantial risk factor in foster caring. While self-care is confirmed as a promising factor in intervention, the roles of empathy and resilience are more ambiguous.

scholarly journals The role of workplace social capital, compassion satisfaction and secondary traumatic stress in affective organisational commitment of a sample of Iranian nurses

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 446-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyyed Abolfazl Vagharseyyedin ◽  
Bahare Zarei ◽  
Mahdi Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Organisational Commitment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The One ◽  
Workplace Social Capital

Background Affective organisational commitment (AOC) refers to employees’ emotional attachment to the organisation and identification with it. It is vital that nurses explore contributors to their AOC because they stand as the largest group of employees in healthcare organisations. Aim This cross-sectional, analytical study explored the role of workplace social capital (WSC), compassion satisfaction (CS), and secondary traumatic stress (STS) in AOC in a sample of Iranian nurses. Method The study sample consisted of 250 nurses working in eight hospitals affiliated with Birjand University of Medical Sciences, eastern Iran. Participants’ WSC was measured using the Social Capital at Work Scale developed by Kouvonen et al. (2006). CS and STS were measured using CS and STS dimensions of the Professional Quality of Life measure (Version 5) developed by Stamm (2010). Results Significant positive associations were found between WSC and AOC ( p < 0.001), between the cognitive dimension of WSC and AOC ( p < 0.001), between the structural dimension of WSC and AOC ( p < 0.001), and between CS and AOC ( p < 0.001). The correlation between STS and AOC ( p < 0.001) was negatively significant. Conclusion Effort to promote WSC and CS on the one hand and prevention and early recognition of STS on the other hand can enhance nurses’ AOC.

Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, and Secondary Traumatic Stress Among Nursing Staff at an Academic Medical Center: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 107839032110661
Author(s):  
Amanda B. Lykins ◽  
Natalie W. Seroka ◽  
Mark Mayor ◽  
Sarret Seng ◽  
Jacob T. Higgins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Academic Medical

Background: Although several studies have recently described compassion satisfaction (CS), burnout (BO), and secondary traumatic stress (STS) in nurses, few to date have examined these issues across nursing specialties. Such examination is needed to inform future nursing-subspecialty tailored interventions. Aims: To examine (1) differences in CS, BO, and STS across nursing specialties and (2) differences associated with demographic, work-related, and behavioral factors among nurses. Method: A secondary analysis of survey responses from nurses ( N = 350) at an academic medical center. Demographic, behavioral, work-related, and professional quality of life variables were analyzed using hierarchical regression analyses. Results: CS, BO, and STS scores significantly varied across specialties with emergency nurses experiencing significantly elevated rates of BO and STS, and lowest rates of CS; scores were also differentially associated with demographic, work-related, behavioral, and workplace violence variables. Conclusions: Key differences in CS, BO, and STS by nursing specialty suggests the importance of tailoring BO and STS mitigative interventions. BO and STS risk factors should be assessed in nurses (e.g., behavioral health problems and poor sleep quality) and specialty-specific interventions (e.g., reducing workplace violence exposure in emergency settings) may be considered to improve CS while reducing BO and STS among nurses.

scholarly journals Is nurses’ clinical competence associated with their compassion satisfaction, burnout and secondary traumatic stress? A cross‐sectional study

Nursing Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 354-363
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Zakeri ◽  
Gholamreza Bazmandegan ◽  
Hamid Ganjeh ◽  
Maryam Zakeri ◽  
Sekineh Mollaahmadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Clinical Competence ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Compassion Satisfaction, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Burnout among Nurses Working in Trauma Centers: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7228
Author(s):  
Hyoung Ju Lee ◽  
Miyoung Lee ◽  
Sun Joo Jang
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Traumatic Experience ◽  
Trauma Centers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Due to the nature of their work, trauma nurses are exposed to traumatic situations and often experience burnout. We conducted a cross-sectional study examining compassion satisfaction, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout among trauma nurses to identify the predictors of burnout. Data were collected from 219 nurses in four trauma centers in South Korea from July to August 2019. We used the Traumatic Events Inventory to measure nurses’ traumatic experience and three Professional Quality of Life subscales to measure compassion satisfaction, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout. Multiple regression analysis confirmed that compassion satisfaction and secondary traumatic stress significantly predicted nurses’ burnout, with compassion satisfaction being the most potent predictor. The regression model explained 59.2% of the variance. Nurses with high job satisfaction, high compassion satisfaction, and low secondary traumatic stress tend to experience less burnout than their counterparts. Nurse managers should recognize that strategies to enhance job and compassion satisfaction and decrease secondary traumatic stress are required to decrease burnout among nurses in trauma centers.

scholarly journals Burnout and secondary traumatic stress in health-system pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam M Jones ◽  
John S Clark ◽  
Rima A Mohammad
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
High Probability ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
The United States ◽  
Professional Organization ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale

Abstract Purpose To describe the prevalence of burnout and secondary traumatic stress (STS) in health-system pharmacists during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods. A cross-sectional, professional pharmacy organization listserver–based online survey of a target group of health-system pharmacists across the United States was conducted. The survey was sent out through professional organization listservers and was anonymous and voluntary. The survey questionnaire included items regarding demographics and employment characteristics, COVID-19–related questions, a survey of respondents’ perceptions of the prevalence and severity of burnout, and the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL). The ProQOL assessed respondents for compassion satisfaction (subcategorized as burnout and STS) and compassion fatigue. Descriptive statistics was used to assess the prevalence of burnout and STS. Results Four hundred eighty-four health-system pharmacists completed the survey. Based on respondents’ self-ratings of burnout, 47% were identified as having current burnout and 81% as having a history of burnout. Based on ProQOL scoring, 65.3% of respondents were identified as having a moderate or high likelihood of burnout, which was a prevalence higher than that indicated by respondents’ self-ratings. Additionally, 51.4% of respondents were identified as having a moderate or high probability of STS and 99.4% as having a moderate or high probability of compassion satisfaction. Conclusion The survey found that over half of health-system pharmacists were affected with burnout, half with STS, and three-fourths with compassion satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the development of burnout and STS in these health-system pharmacists may lead to several work-related consequences (eg, increase risk of medical errors, depression); therefore, addressing burnout and STS is crucial. Further studies of the consequences of burnout and STS during the COVID-19 pandemic are needed.

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