summarize the results of the compassion fatigue test. As it relates to this self-assessment the writer will explain what was learned about vicarious trauma. In addition‚ the writer write describe strategies to combat vicarious trauma‚ noting why the writer selected each strategy. Compassion Fatigue Test According to Newell & MacNeil compassion fatigue is a combination of symptoms consisting of secondary trauma and burnout. The scores from the compassion fatigue test reveals the potential for compassion
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Previously Mr Brown was a very fit gentleman‚ working full time and supporting his family‚ as Carmen‚ (2009) reported‚ for both patient and family members‚ fatigue can result in significant stress and anxiety. I encouraged him to discuss how fatigue had affected his lifestyle and his well-being. One way in which fatigue impacted on Mr Brown was carrying out cognitive tasks such as his ability to concentrate‚ remembering things and keeping dates straight. He appeared distressed for example‚ at not
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For me a long term effect of having cancer is extreme fatigue. This makes it harder for me to focus during class‚ stay awake long enough to complete mounds of homework‚ and enjoy the social aspect of school. I have a difficult time in enjoying events outside of school because I am usually too exhausted to even appreciate being around others. I often wonder if I am getting the full high school experience. However‚ the most important thing for me to be focusing on is my health‚ so getting enough rest
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Fatigue driving is a dangerous type of driving with distractions. While things might not seem as a distracter while driving‚ they may in fact be the very thing that kills you or leaves you paralyzed for the rest of your life; even something as simple as a handheld cell phone. As we entered into a century of cars and driving‚ many states have made the most optimal decision to make it illegal to drive while using a cell phone. Its a logical and beneficial choice because it not only saves lives and
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A Commentary on Compassion Fatigue in the Nursing Profession KLD Rhode Island College A Commentary on Compassion Fatigue in the Nursing Profession When we think of what key elements are required to be a nurse‚ there are several words that come to mind. Compassionate‚ caring‚ attentive‚ conscientious‚ diligent‚ and hard working are to name a few. The very attributes that highlight the nursing profession‚ are also the
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Health Care Experience Tasha Bomar HCS35 December 6‚ 2012 Cassandra M. Wineglass The Health Care Industry continues to grow daily and provide benefits for those who are in need of employment or just want to be educated on the topic there of. With the world and the fast paste we live in it is extremely important to find your area of need and focus. My area of focus just so happens to be Health Care Information. For this week’s assignment
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Eric Warren SIMS 307: Systematic Innovation Homework #4 – Using a Small Set of Operators Consider the following problem formulator diagram. It describes the problem of how an object puncturing the radiator in your car (the thing holding the water for the cooling system) causes the water to run out so it cannot circulate through your engine and remove the heat. This allows the heat to build up and damage your engine. Below are several I-TRIZ operators. Each operator gives you a hint about some
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Stephanie McDaniel HHS 307 Communication in the healthcare professional Effective vs. Ineffective communication in the healthcare setting Galen Laprocido June 27‚ 2011 Outline Topic: Effective vs. Ineffective interpersonal communication in the healthcare setting. I. What is Communication A. What is the importance of effective communication B. Techniques of effective communication C. What is the communication process II. What is interpersonal communication A
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In the essay "Fatigue‚" Jane Brody explains what fatigue is and why many people are affected by it today. Fatigue is considered to be a very common complaint among people. The causes of fatigue today are very different from what they use to be. Unlike what many people think‚ fatigue is not commonly related to excessive physical exertion. Brody discusses the three different types of fatigue. There is physical fatigue‚ pathological fatigue‚ and psychological fatigue. Physical fatigue is the overworking
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Nursing and Health Sciences (2010)‚ 12‚ 235–243 Research Article Compassion fatigue within nursing practice: A concept analysis nhs_526 235..243 Siedine Knobloch Coetzee‚ rn‚ rm‚ bcur‚ mcur‚ phd(c) and Hester C. Klopper‚ rn‚ rm‚ bcur‚ mcur‚ phd‚ mba School of Nursing Science‚ North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus)‚ Potchefstroom‚ South Africa Abstract “Compassion fatigue” was first introduced in relation to the study of burnout among nurses‚ but it was never defined within this context;
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