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The impact of the alterations in caring for COVID-19 patients on Compassion Satisfaction and Compassion Fatigue in Italian nurses: a multi method study.
Cosentino, Chiara; Foà, Chiara; Bertuol, Maria; Cappi, Valentina; Riboni, Serena; Rossi, Sandra; Artioli, Giovanna; Sarli, Leopoldo.
  • Cosentino C; University of Parma. chiara.cosentino1@unipr.it.
  • Foà C; Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Italy. chiara.foa@unipr.it.
  • Bertuol M; . maria.bertuol@unipr.it.
  • Cappi V; Department of Sociology and Business Law, University of Bologna, Italy. valentina.cappi3@unibo.it.
  • Riboni S; Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Italy. serena.riboni@unipr.it.
  • Rossi S; Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Italy. sandra.rossi@unipr.it.
  • Artioli G; Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Italy. giovanna.artioli@unipr.it.
  • Sarli L; Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Italy. leopoldo.sarli@unipr.it.
Acta Biomed ; 93(S2): e2022190, 2022 05 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1848025
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE WORK During COVID-19 first wavehealthcare professionals were exposed to a major psychological pressure related to uncertainty, a lack of therapies or a vaccine and shortages of healthcare resources. They developed higher levels of Burnout and  Compassion Fatigue, and similar levels of Compassion Satisfaction. Aim is evaluating in Italian nurses Compassion Satisfaction and Compassion Fatigue and impacting individual and relational variables.

METHODS:

A multi-methods approach was used. Qualitative data were collected through 2 focus group. Quantitative data were collected through a web survey composed by an ad hoc questionnaire developed from the focus group results, the Professional Quality of Life Scale-5 and the Resilience Scale (RS-14).

RESULTS:

In the qualitative phase 6 categories emerged. From the quantitative analysis the sample reported a moderate level of Compassion Satisfaction, a low level of Burnout  and a moderate level of Secondary Traumatic Stress. Compassion Satisfaction had as predictors resilience (ß = .501), followed by feeling part of the team (ß = .406) and collaboration with colleagues (ß = .386). Secondary Traumatic Stress had as predictors the impact of PPE (ß = .269), and feeling Covid-related individual sufferance (ß = .212). The only predictor of Burnout was resilience (ß = -2195). 

Conclusions:

During COVID-19 first wave Italian nurses were exposed to a higher risk of Secondary Traumatic Stress, mainly impacted by frustration, loss of control, loss of possibility to properly care for patients, and personal threat. Relational and team support had a crucial role in sustaining Compassion Satisfaction.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Burnout, Professional / Compassion Fatigue / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Acta Biomed Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Burnout, Professional / Compassion Fatigue / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Acta Biomed Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article