Source:
International Journal of Nursing Practice, Volume 12, Number 3, p.p136 - 142 (2006)
URL:
http://search.ebscohost.com.liboff.ohsu.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=20506467&site=ehost-live
Keywords:
FATIGUE;
HOME nursing;
HOME care services;
NURSING;
CARE of the sick;
POST-traumatic stress disorder;
compassion;
compassion fatigue;
empathy
Abstract:
Health outcomes and, in particular, patient health outcomes have become a driving force within health-care delivery. Little emphasis has been placed on the potential health consequences for nurses providing care and caring within the health-care system. Compassion fatigue (or secondary traumatic stress) has emerged as a natural consequence of caring for clients who are in pain, suffering or traumatized. This paper sheds light on how nursing work might impact the health of nurses by exploring the concept of compassion fatigue. Limitations of current instruments to measure compassion fatigue are highlighted, and suggestions for future direction are presented. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR Copyright of International Journal of Nursing Practice is the property of Blackwell Publishing Limited and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for indiv
