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. 2018 Oct;26(7):810-819.
doi: 10.1111/jonm.12589. Epub 2018 Aug 20.

Extent of compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue and burnout in nursing: A meta-analysis

Ying-Ying Zhang  1 , Wen-Li Han  1 , Wen Qin  1 , Hai-Xia Yin  1 , Chong-Fang Zhang  1 , Cui Kong  2 , Ying-Lei Wang  3
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Extent of compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue and burnout in nursing: A meta-analysis

Ying-Ying Zhang et al. J Nurs Manag. 2018 Oct.

Abstract

Aims: A meta-analysis was conducted of the prevalence rates of compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue and burnout to identify the factors influencing these rates.

Background: The extents of compassion fatigue and burnout adversely affect nursing efficiency. However, the reported prevalence rates vary considerably.

Methods: Data were acquired from electronic databases. Random effects meta-analyses were performed to obtain pooled estimates of the prevalence rates of compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue and burnout and their respective instrumental scores. Meta-regression analyses were performed to identify factors influencing these rates.

Results: Data from 21 studies were used for the meta-analysis. The prevalence rates of compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue and burnout were 47.55%, 52.55% and 51.98%, respectively. The possession of Bachelor's or Master's degrees by the nurses was significantly inversely associated with the percent prevalence of compassion fatigue (coefficient: -1.187) and burnout (coefficient: -0.810). The compassion fatigue score was also significantly inversely associated with nursing status as registered or licensed practical nurse (coefficient: -0.135).

Conclusion: In nursing, the prevalence rates of compassion fatigue and burnout are high. Better education and training may have a moderating effect on compassion fatigue and burnout and could improve the quality of life of nurses.

Keywords: burnout; compassion fatigue; compassion satisfaction; meta-analysis; nursing.

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