When cancer care clinicians become stressed, sad, isolated—and unaware of this—they are
placing themselves at risk for burnout and their patients at risk for suboptimal care. Despite …

Interpersonal: cynicism (or depersonalization) and detachment from the job. Cynicism refers
to a negative, callous, or excessively detached response to various aspects of the job; and …

Purpose Oncologists cope with unique work characteristics that increase their risk of
developing compassion fatigue—that is, burnout and secondary traumatic stress—and can …

The prevalence of compassion fatigue is a critical reality for oncology nurses and lay
navigators. The factors that contribute to, or help stave off, compassion fatigue have been …

Fifty-seven studies were reviewed to identify the prevalence of compassion fatigue among
cancer-care providers, instruments used to detect it and means of prevention and treatment …

Evidence does not suggest but validates the very fact that an unsupportive patient care
environment contributes to the development of what is called compassion fatigue in …

Health professionals working in oncology face the challenge of a stressful work environment
along with impacts of providing care to those suffering from a life-threatening illness and …

Most health care employees experience and are bolstered by compassion satisfaction as
they deal with patients in need. However, the more empathetic a health care provider is, the …

Most health care employees experience and are bolstered by compassion satisfaction as
they deal with patients in need. However, the more empathetic a health care provider is, the …

The feeling of empathy which is a key component to a therapeutic relationship with a client
and family can become overwhelming in a field that demands strength and resiliency …