Compassion fatigue: Exploration and prevalence
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M. Nancy Van Aman, DNP
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- Barnes-Jewish College, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
This research study used the Professional Quality of Life 5 instrument to explore the prevalence of compassion fatigue in direct care nursing staff at a community hospital. Results were used to develop a support program.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Keywords | Burnout; Compassion Fatigue; Secondary Trauma |
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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