Abstract

Purpose: Compassion fatigue (CF) is emotional distress experienced by providers witnessing their patients' suffering. Burnout (BO) is distress due to uncontrollable workplace factors that manifest in career and personal dissatisfaction. CF and BO can independently lead to emotional exhaustion, depression, and depersonalization, all of which can directly impact patient care. Compassion satisfaction (CS) is emotional fulfillment derived from providing care to others. While BO in healthcare providers has been studied extensively, less is known about CF and CS. Due to chronic exposure to distress in patients and …

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