Nursing requires empathic engagement, within therapeutic relationships, to ensure the
delivery of compassionate care. Empathic engagement with people who have experienced …

Background Vicarious trauma can significantly affect the physical and mental health of
nurses, as well as their ability to provide quality of care. However, the concept of vicarious …

Aims and objectives To provide a snapshot of how vicarious trauma is considered within the
published nursing research literature. Background Vicarious trauma (secondary traumatic …

There is growing knowledge of the effects of stress on professionals, including various
negative symptoms that may mirror the biopsychosocial effects exhibited by the victims of …

Purpose: To begin examining the nature of vicarious or indirect trauma and to discuss risk
factors and prevention strategies. Despite the fact that many nurses are traumatized …

Patients with a history of traumatic life events can become distressed or re-traumatized as
the result of healthcare experiences. These patients can benefit from trauma-informed care …

Aim and Objective The purpose of this study was to develop knowledge on women survivors'
healthcare experiences and strategies. Background Survivors of traumatic life events are at …

Trauma-informed care is an emerging concept that acknowledges the lasting effects of
trauma. Nurses are uniquely positioned to play an integral role in the advancement of …

As nurses know firsthand, the impact of psychological trauma is not limited to those who
experience it. Others—including nurses and caregivers—are indirectly affected. In …

Aim To explore the concept of vicarious trauma (VT) and clarify its fundamental meaning and
distinctiveness as a psychological phenomenon experienced by nurses. Background The …