Compassion Fatigue and Burnout, One Institution's Interventions

Compassion is a complex abstract concept and is generally perceived as an emotional reaction to another person's vulnerability and suffering that motivates an individual wanting the best for the one who is suffering. It is seen as a virtuous and an inherent quality of nursing care. Nurses are exposed to various work stressors caused by myriads of complex professional and organizational challenges. In response, some nurses have developed coping mechanisms exemplified by detachment and distance in the caring relationship, whereas others have fallen victim to compassion fatigue or burnout, stressors that may increase the risk for suicide.

Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - February 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Esther Lee, JoAnn Daugherty, Kimberlee Eskierka, Kathryn Hamelin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research