Assessment of Compassion Fatigue and Coping Strategies Among Oncology Nurses in Teaching Hospitals in Nigeria
Background
Oncology nurses frequently provide care to patients with life-threatening illnesses and often experience emotional exhaustion resulting from prolonged exposure to suffering and death. Compassion fatigue can negatively affect mental wellbeing, job performance, and quality of patient care. Although oncology nursing demands significant emotional resilience, evidence on compassion fatigue and coping strategies among Nigerian oncology nurses remains limited. Understanding the prevalence and determinants of compassion fatigue can inform interventions aimed at supporting nurse wellbeing and improving oncology care delivery.
Research Objectives
- Determine the prevalence of compassion fatigue among oncology nurses.
- Assess coping strategies used by oncology nurses.
- Examine factors associated with compassion fatigue.
- Evaluate the relationship between work experience and compassion fatigue.
- Identify predictors of compassion fatigue.
Research Questions
- What is the prevalence of compassion fatigue among oncology nurses?
- What coping strategies are commonly used?
- Which factors contribute to compassion fatigue?
- How does professional experience influence compassion fatigue?
- What factors predict compassion fatigue?
Suggested Methodology
A multicenter cross-sectional study will be conducted among oncology nurses in teaching hospitals. Data will be collected using validated compassion fatigue scales and analyzed using regression techniques.
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