Compassion Fatigue (CF) Course

Compassion Fatigue (CF) Course is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.,,Course Originally Released on: 09/30/2013,Date of Most Recent Review: 11/19/2020,Course Termination/ Update Date : 11/30/2023,,Description:,Compassion fatigue (CF) occurs when a caregiver experiences what experts call "secondary traumatic stress" in reaction to caring for those who are themselves suffering from traumatic events. Although caregivers don't actually experience the event (as is the case with post-traumatic stress disorder), they experience the event emotionally by caring for the patient. CF has become more widely recognized as a problem that many nurses face. In a study of 1,100 bedside nurses at a major tertiary care center, CF was found to be associated with a number of factors and to be significantly prevalent among the nurses. CF creates physical and emotional distress, but it's not just a personal issue -- it's a patient safety issue as well. Research has shown that CF may increase the risk of medical errors. This module will help nurses prevent, identify and manage compassion fatigue.,,Goal and Learning Outcomes:,The goal of this program is to help nurses prevent, identify and manage compassion fatigue. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:,• Identify three signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue,• Discuss two ways to manage compassion fatigue,• Describe three strategies for preventing compassion fatigue