Exposing compassion fatigue and burnout syndrome in a trauma team: a qualitative study
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2016-01Author
Berg, Gina M.
Harshbarger, Jenni L.
Ahlers-Schmidt, Carolyn R.
Lippoldt, Diana
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Berg, Gina M.; Harshbarger, Jenni L.; Ahlers-Schmidt, Carolyn R.; Lippoldt, Diana. 2016. Exposing compassion fatigue and burnout syndrome in a trauma team: a qualitative study. Journal of Trauma Nursing, January/February 2016, vol. 23:no. 1:pp 3–10
Abstract
Compassion fatigue (CF) and burnout syndrome (BOS) are identified in trauma, emergency, and critical care nursing practices. The purpose of this qualitative study was to measure CF and BOS in a trauma team and allow them to share perceptions of related stress triggers and coping strategies. Surveys to measure CF and BOS and a focus group allowed a trauma team (12 practitioners) to share perceptions of related stress triggers and coping strategies. More than half scored at risk for CF and BOS. Stress triggers were described as situation (abuse, age of patient) versus injury-related. Personal coping mechanisms were most often reported. Both CF and BOS can be assessed with a simple survey tool. Strategies for developing a program culturally sensitive to CF and BOS are provided.
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