Compassion fatigue and burnout in nursing : enhancing professional quality of life /

Compassion fatigue and burnout in nursing : enhancing professional quality of life /

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Author / Creator:	Todaro-Franceschi, Vidette.
Imprint:	New York : Springer Pub., ©2013.
Description:	1 online resource (231 pages)
Language:	English
Subject:	Nurses -- Psychology. Burn out (Psychology) Nurses -- Job stress. Nurses -- psychology. Burnout, Professional -- psychology. Empathy. Philosophy, Nursing. Quality of Life. Burn out (Psychology) Nurses -- Job stress. Nurses -- Psychology. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11160326

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ISBN:	9780826109781 0826109780 9780826109774 0826109772
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	Compassion fatigue afflicts nurses working in all caring environments and has become a serious issue in health care institutions nationwide. This is the only book to specifically address this challenge and the related syndrome of burnout in nursing. It presents a unique healing model designed to identify, treat and, where possible, avert compassion fatigue with holistic strategies and action plans that help cultivate a healthier, more satisfying work environment. The volume addresses risk factors for and manifestations of compassion fatigue, burnout, and other related experiences such as PTS,
Other form:	Print version: Todaro-Franceschi, Vidette. Compassion fatigue and burnout in nursing. New York : Springer Pub., ©2013 9780826109774

Table of Contents:

Introduction : the good, the bad, and the ugly
Transforming both health and care
Compassion and contentment : being heartful
Values and excellences in nursing
The art of reaffirming purpose
A heavy heart hurts
I know what I ought to do!
Burnt out and seemingly heartless
Being prepared to care for the dying
Shared horrors and aching, breaking hearts
Cultivating collective mindful awareness
Imagine it and actualize it.