Compassion Fatigue in Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

Compassion fatigue (CF) can be detrimental to health care providers ’ mental and physical health, efficiency, and quality of patient care. Although many studies explore CF in physicians and nurses, there is currently limited published research regarding how advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) develop and address CF. APRNs may be at high risk for developing CF due to their work responsibilities, patient interaction, and personal characteristics. Because of its impact on health care providers, patients, and organizations, APRNs should be aware of the potential causes, symptoms, and negative effects of this phenomenon.
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research