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Implementation Of Coping Strategies For Compassion Fatigue Through Counseling, Caleb R. Turner
Implementation Of Coping Strategies For Compassion Fatigue Through Counseling, Caleb R. Turner
MSN Capstone Projects
Many healthcare organizations are struggling to retain nurses due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding common reasons for decreased retention in nursing begins with evaluating job satisfaction and how it can be affected (Cuartero-Castañer, 2021). Compassion Fatigue (CF) and Burnout (BO) are two leading causes of decreased job satisfaction (Compassion Satisfaction (CS)). The Professional Quality of Life Scale (PROQoL) (see Appendix C) is designed to identify individuals at higher risk of CF and BO. Using this scale in conjunction with the Peer-Support coaches in the hospital setting allows nurses to have conversations and communicate effectively with coaches trained to have …
Effective Coping Mechanisms For Nurses Following Patient Death, Tiffany Gagliardo
Effective Coping Mechanisms For Nurses Following Patient Death, Tiffany Gagliardo
Senior Honors Projects
The loss of a loved one affects family and friends but also the nurses and health care providers. At the time of death, nurses are at the bedside providing comfort and words of support. But who is there to support the nurses when the patient dies? The objective of this research project is to identify positive coping mechanisms that nurses can use on a daily basis through an extensive analysis of the literature and individual nurse interviews.
Unfortunately, patient death may be more common for nurses who work on Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Hospice agencies. With the daily requirements …