Compassion fatigue in palliative care: Exploring its comprehensive impact on geriatric nursing well-being and care quality in end-of-life

Compassion fatigue in palliative care: Exploring its comprehensive impact on geriatric nursing well-being and care quality in end-of-life
[Saudi Arabia] Geriatric Nursing; by Abeer Nuwayfi Alruwaili, Majed Alruwailia, Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan, Nadia Bassuoni Elsharkawy, Enas Mahrous Abdelaziz, Sayed Ibrahim Ali, Mostafa Shaban; 7/24
This study examines the experiences of geriatric nurses in palliative care... The analysis reveals main themes: 1) the deep emotional connections between nurses and their patients; 2) the challenges faced, including compassion fatigue, high patient mortality, and communication hurdles; 3) the impact of these challenges on the quality of care, highlighting issues like diminished empathy; 4) the coping strategies used by nurses, such as self-care practices and continuous education. The study concludes that coping strategies, including self-care and ongoing professional development, are vital for sustaining the nurses’ well-being and ensuring the continued provision of high-quality care to Older Adults patients.