TY - JOUR
T1 - Implementing a Peer Support Network to Promote Compassion Without Fatigue
AU - Wahl, Carol
AU - Hultquist, Teresa L
AU - Struwe, Leeza A
AU - Moore, Judy
N1 - Funding Information:
Three months before PSN project implementation, the hospital provided mandatory CF education for hospital clinicians (N = 684). A 20-minute online module focused on descriptions, causes, indicators, and appropriate actions for compassion discomfort/distress, stress, and fatigue. BIn the moment[ resiliency concepts were introduced, including the following: 1. mindful momentsVgiving attention to a focus word or phrase, saying a prayer, concentrating on the breath 2. breath awarenessVfocusing on the breath by breathing slowly and deeply 3. daily gratitudeVusing positive words, thanking individuals, paying it forward The resulting clinician interest in CF affirmed the need for a formalized support system in the organization and informed the subsequent development of the PSN. Nursing leaders shared the concept of PSN with shared governance councils, unit-based councils, and other hospital senior-level/midlevel leaders. Nurses were asked to communicate their interest of participating in the PSN, and because the design of the PSN included plans for staff deployment when a need arose within the hospital, director permission was obtained for staff volunteers. Attributes of the preferred nurse participant included credibility with peers, history of compassionate interactions, interest/ availability, ability to problem solve and access resources. Interested nurses were supported by directors and were invited to participate in targeted training. House supervisors and key interprofessional clinicians were specifically recruited because they embodied the preferred attributes and were accessible when needed.
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PY - 2018/12/1
Y1 - 2018/12/1
N2 - Objective The aims of this study were to implement a Peer Support Network PSN pilot project including education/training, peer support, and resiliency training and to explore how interventions impact compassion satisfaction CS and compassion fatigue CF in a community hospital. Background CF has been reported to negatively affect nurse retention. The PSN provides a 3-tiered team approach to enhance CS and support nurses experiencing CF symptoms. Methods Twenty nurses participated in PSN training and completed preimplementation and 6-week postimplementation surveys: Professional Quality of Life, Compassion Practice Instrument, and self-care resource utilization. Results Statistically significant improvements in CS and nonstatistical improvements in CF were found. Conclusion Promoting a PSN may increase CS and potentially prevent work-related physical, emotional, social, and intellectual CF sequelae.
AB - Objective The aims of this study were to implement a Peer Support Network PSN pilot project including education/training, peer support, and resiliency training and to explore how interventions impact compassion satisfaction CS and compassion fatigue CF in a community hospital. Background CF has been reported to negatively affect nurse retention. The PSN provides a 3-tiered team approach to enhance CS and support nurses experiencing CF symptoms. Methods Twenty nurses participated in PSN training and completed preimplementation and 6-week postimplementation surveys: Professional Quality of Life, Compassion Practice Instrument, and self-care resource utilization. Results Statistically significant improvements in CS and nonstatistical improvements in CF were found. Conclusion Promoting a PSN may increase CS and potentially prevent work-related physical, emotional, social, and intellectual CF sequelae.
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U2 - 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000691
DO - 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000691
M3 - Article
C2 - 30431516
AN - SCOPUS:85056644092
VL - 48
SP - 615
EP - 621
JO - Journal of Nursing Administration
JF - Journal of Nursing Administration
SN - 0002-0443
IS - 12
ER -