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Compassion Fatigue: The Impact On Nurses During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Adrian Huynh
Compassion Fatigue: The Impact On Nurses During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Adrian Huynh
Nursing | Senior Theses
Background
Compassion fatigue comes from the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of helping others through stressful and traumatic experiences. It is a form of fatigue linked to burnout and secondary traumatic stress. Many nurses are vulnerable to compassion fatigue from repeated exposure to the trauma of their patients. While compassion fatigue has been a continuing issue, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk and number of nurses developing compassion fatigue. This can affect patient care, workplace and personal relationships, and lead to development of more serious mental health issues.
Objective
To investigate the effects of compassion fatigue on the registered …