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Although qualities such as empathy and compassion are commonly regarded as essential traits in a caregiver, continuous exposure to the hardships and suffering of others creates a risk of developing compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue (CF) is the emotional, physical, and mental toll that builds up over time in individuals in caregiver roles. It develops from the prolonged expression of compassion and empathy while caring for individuals experiencing death, trauma, suffering, or grief (Delaney, 2018).
Nurses are among the populations most impacted by CF as they are typically at the forefront of patient-care, bearing responsibility for the physical, psychosocial, and emotional well-being of multiple individuals on a daily basis (Taşdemir et al., 2024).
With more young nurses entering the workforce, it's imperative that there is a better understanding of how to properly address this issue among Generation Z nurses. The purpose of this research proposal is to explore the most effective strategies to prevent and treat CF in Generation Z nurses working in the hospital.
Department
Nursing
Publication Date
2024
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
Dominican University of California
City
San Rafael, CA
Keywords
Compassion Fatigue, Generation Z Nurses, Burnout, Compassion Satisfaction
Disciplines
Nursing | Other Mental and Social Health