Date of Award

2015

Publisher

North Dakota State University

Document Type

Master's Paper

Degree Awarded

Master of Science (MS)

Program

Nursing

Department

School of Nursing

College

Health Professions

Faculty Advisor

Kiser-Larson, Norma

Description

Compassion fatigue is a troubling phenomenon which affects those in care giving roles, and nurses are especially susceptible. The first purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of compassion fatigue among critical care nurses. The study also examined which demographic characteristics would be associated with a higher level of compassion fatigue. Registered nurses (N=58) from two intensive care units completed the Professional Quality of Life Scale, Version 5 (ProQOL5) and a demographic questionnaire. Overall, the level of compassion fatigue was low as measured by the burnout and secondary traumatic stress subscales. The overall compassion satisfaction was low as well. Young (18-35 years old), less experienced nurses reported significantly higher compassion fatigue than older (36 years old and up), more experienced nurses. The second purpose was to design, implement, and evaluate an educational module on compassion fatigue. Participants found the module to be beneficial and an effective learning tool.

Rights

NDSU Policy 190.6.2

Rights Link

https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf

Handle Identifier

https://hdl.handle.net/10365/24813

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