Compassion Fatigue
Conditions
Keywords
Emergency Department
Brief summary
This study will assess compassion fatigue among healthcare providers in a single emergency department (ED) using the Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALProfessional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale
COMPASSION SATISFACTION AND COMPASSION FATIGUE (PROQOL) measures how compassion for those who are cared for can affect providers in positive and negative ways. Questions about experiences, both positive and negative, as a provider reflecting the frequency experiences within the last 30 days. 1=Never 2=Rarely 3=Sometimes 4=Often 5=Very Often
Sponsors
University of Florida
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Currently employed as a health care provider in the emergency department. All eligible individuals will be 18 years and older.
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals that are not currently employed in the emergency department
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Assess Compassion Fatigue as precursory research | Baseline | Professional Quality of Life Scale survey (PROQOL) assesses compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. 1=Never 2=Rarely 3=Sometimes 4=Often 5=Very Often |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed