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  • Title: A study of the relationship between self-care, compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue, and burnout among hospice professionals.
    Author: Alkema K, Linton JM, Davies R.
    Journal: J Soc Work End Life Palliat Care; 2008; 4(2):101-19. PubMed ID: 19042895.
    Abstract:
    Hospice care professionals (HCPs) experience a large number of stressors in their work settings. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self-care, compassion fatigue, burnout, and compassion satisfaction among HCPs. Thirty-seven HCPs were surveyed regarding their levels of compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue, and burnout. Respondents also reported the types of self-care activities in which they took part. Results indicated a relationship between self-care strategies and lower levels of burnout and compassion fatigue, and higher levels of compassion satisfaction. Several suggestions are offered for continued research and practice in the hospice care field.
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