Volume 17 - Supplement of 11th Annual Iranian Congress of Medical Ethics
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Jafari H, Ahmadi F, Abedinpour M. Factors Affecting Compassion Fatigue in Critical Care Nurses: A Systematic Review. IJMEHM 2024; 17 (S1) :1-2
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1- Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Addiction Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
2- M.Sc student in Critical Care Nursing, Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
2- M.Sc student in Critical Care Nursing, Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Compassion fatigue refers to the physical and emotional exhaustion experienced by healthcare professionals due to prolonged exposure to job-related stress and the emotional demands of caring for others. Compassionate care is vital for achieving better patient outcomes, but various factors during healthcare delivery can compromise it. This study examines the factors influencing compassion fatigue among critical care nurses. This systematic review was conducted by searching databases including SID, Magiran, Irandoc, Iranmedex, Civilica, Science Direct, Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Keywords used in the search included “compassion fatigue,” “critical care,” “intensive care,” “nurses,” “compassion satisfaction,” and “burnout.” After removing duplicates, studies were screened based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and their quality was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Checklist for Analytical Cross-Sectional Studies. Ultimately, 23 studies met the criteria and were included in the systematic review (qualitative synthesis). The studies included in this review were conducted between 2012 and 2024, with a total of 5,820 participants. The review found that both workplace structural factors and demographic characteristics of nurses, such as age, sex, marital status, nationality, educational level, resilience, length of shifts, experience in critical care settings, place of work, position within the unit, and nurse-to-patient ratios, are causes and predictors of compassion fatigue. Leadership and administrative support in clinical settings, as well as the coping strategies employed by nurses, were identified as factors that mitigate the impact of compassion fatigue among critical care nurses. This systematic review highlights the profound impact of compassion fatigue on nurses and emphasizes the roles of workplace environment and demographic factors in its development. The findings underscore the importance of supportive leadership and effective coping strategies in reducing compassion fatigue and enhancing compassion satisfaction among critical care nurses. By addressing these factors, healthcare organizations can reduce burnout, improve nurse well-being, and enhance patient care and clinical outcomes.
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Received: 2025/07/16 | Revised: 2026/01/12 | Accepted: 2024/12/23 | Published: 2024/12/23
Received: 2025/07/16 | Revised: 2026/01/12 | Accepted: 2024/12/23 | Published: 2024/12/23
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