Effects of Compassion Satisfaction and Social Support in the Relationship between Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Hospital Nurses

2012 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young-Hee Yom ◽  
Hyun-Jung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Burnout among Tertiary Hospital Nurses during the COVID-19 Outbreak

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 390-399
Author(s):  
Geun-Hee Kim ◽  
Jun Ok You ◽  
Mira Lee ◽  
Yunju Choi ◽  
Yoon Mi Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Critical Conditions ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Study Results

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine burnout and its related factors among nurses working at a tertiary hospital, who had experienced caring for patients with confirmed and suspected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including those with severe and critical conditions during the outbreak.Methods: Responses of 129 nurses, who worked in a tertiary hospital in Daegu, which was designated as a special control area for infectious disease in Korea, were analyzed. Data were collected from November 1, 2020 to December 14, 2020 using self-report questionnaires. Analysis was performed using t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression.Results: Burnout did not show any statistically significant differences in age, sex, marital status, total length of clinical experience, and the department at the time of caring for COVID-19 patients. Compassion fatigue, stress, depression, and anxiety were positively related with burnout, and compassion satisfaction was negatively related with burnout. In regression analysis, compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue, and stress were confirmed as the predictive factors of burnout.Conclusion: The study results suggest that compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue, and stress could play an important role in reducing burnout among tertiary hospital nurses during infectious disease outbreaks.

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.

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.

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