Compassion Fatigue in ED Providers

This study will assess compassion fatigue among healthcare providers in a single emergency department (ED) using the Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale.

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Key information

Conditions

Compassion Fatigue Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Disease Attributes Emergencies Fatigue Mental Fatigue Occupational Stress Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Stress, Psychological

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale

Behavioral

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

Primary outcomes

Assess Compassion Fatigue as precursory research

Time frame: 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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Florida

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Compassion Fatigue Among Emergency Department Healthcare Providers

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Mar 3, 2017
Registry last updated: Oct 24, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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