Compassion Fatigue Among Nurses Working in Nursing Homes: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: AIM: This study was conducted to explore the experiences of nurses in nursing homes regarding compassion fatigue. METHOD: A purposive sampling method was used to conduct semi-structured in-depth interviews with ten nurses working in a nursing home in Ankara, Turkiye between January and February 2024 for a descriptive phenomenological study. The collected data were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Four themes emerged from thematic analysis: "Causes of compassion fatigue", "Consequences of compassion fatigue", "Burnout", and "Cope with compassion fatigue". The findings highlight that compassion fatigue has a lasting impact on nurses, affecting them both personally and professionally. CONCLUSION: It is important to develop programmes for the early detection of compassion fatigue among nurses working with older adults in nursing homes. PATIENT AND PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS: We thank all participants for their valuable input throughout the study.
Source: Nursing Open
DOI: 10.1002/nop2.70330
Authors: Nilay Ercan‐Şahin, Mücahide Öner
Institutions: Hacettepe University, Bitlis Eren University
Language: English
Subfield: Occupational Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,390
OpenAlex ID: W4417274559