Oncology-Hematology Nurses' Perspectives on the Compassion Fatigue Resiliency Program: A Qualitative Study.

Background Oncology-hematology nurses are at increased risk for compassion fatigue. It remains unclear whether the Compassion Fatigue Resiliency program is effective, and qualitative evidence from participant feedback is limited. This was a follow-up study to a quantitative study of the Compassion Fatigue Resiliency program. The aims of this study were to evaluate how the content of the program affects nurses' compassion fatigue and coping abilities and to obtain their views. Method This qualitative study was performed with 24 oncology-hematology nurses at two hospitals. Three focus groups were conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results Four themes emerged: awareness; coping; not for others, for me; and training design. Nurses stated they had only just learned what compassion fatigue and its impact were and had gained more awareness. Conclusion The content of the Compassion Fatigue Resiliency program helped nurses learn effective coping skills; however, the program's design is important to its effectiveness. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2022;53(7):329-336.].

Psychometric Features of the Turkish Version of the Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation System-Short Form for Patients With Cancer.

Background and Purpose: The Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation System-Short Form (CARES-SF) is one of the first self-report measurement tools that addresses problems and rehabilitation needs of patients with cancer. This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the CARES-SF for Turkish-speaking patients with cancer. Methods: The Turkish version of the CARES-SF was administered to 300 patients with colorectal, lung, or breast cancer. Results: While the first six factors of the Turkish CARES-SF covered the same spectrum as the original scale's subscales, the present study suggests dividing the original psychosocial factors into two subscales: psychological and social (relatives and friends). Conclusions: This preliminary inquiry on the Turkish CARES-SF confirmed the validity and reliability of the original scale except for the shifting of a few items between subsections.

Effect of a compassion fatigue resiliency program on nurses' professional quality of life, perceived stress, resilience: A randomized controlled trial.

AIMS: This study aimed to conduct a short- and long-term Compassion Fatigue Resiliency Program and compare its impact on nurses' professional quality of life, perceived stress, and resilience. DESIGN: The research was conducted between January 2017 January 2019 as a randomized controlled trial. METHODS: The sample comprised 125 oncology-haematology nurses randomly assigned to a Experimental I, Experimental II, or control group. The Compassion Fatigue Resiliency Program was conducted with the nurses as an intervention. Experimental I received a short-term program (5 hr per day for 2 days, 10 hr in total) while Experimental II received a long-term one (5 weeks, 2 hr per week, 10 hr in total). Measurements were obtained during pre- and post-test and at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups. Research hypotheses were analysed using multilevel models. RESULTS: The results of multilevel model analyses showed there was no statistically significant difference between mean scores for compassion fatigue, burnout, perceived stress, and resilience of nurses in the short- or long-term groups or of those in the control group. Mean compassion satisfaction scores of nurses in the short- or long-term groups were significantly higher than those in the control group. Mean compassion satisfaction scores of nurses in the short- or long-term groups were significantly higher than the control group's pre-test mean after 6 and 12 months. CONCLUSION: This study concluded that short- or long-term programs had no influence on compassion fatigue, burnout, perceived stress, and resilience; however, both programs positively affected compassion satisfaction. We recommend that further studies be conducted, which will help determine the effectiveness of new programs. IMPACT: Caring for patients with cancer can generate work-related stress that can negatively affect oncology nurses' physical and emotional health, which could lead to compassion fatigue. The program provided nurses with an opportunity to improve their compassion satisfaction. Because there was no difference between both programs regarding mean compassion satisfaction scores, a short-term program may be preferred to encourage more participation among nurses. We also recommend further studies should be conducted that include environmental improvements along with the training programs. Trial registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (The name of the trial register: Effect of a Compassion Fatigue Resiliency Program; the clinical trial registration number: NCT04372303).