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- Title
INCREASING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE WORK PLACE: MODERATING COMPASSION FATIGUE AND BURNOUT AMONG AMBULATORY ONCOLOGY REGISTERED NURSES.
- Authors
Murphy, Caitlin; Hand, Mary Ellen; Staffileno, Beth; Bruen, Colleen; Hermsen, Mikayla; Johnson, Laura; Vondracek, Hugh
- Abstract
This study examined the impact of physical activity among ambulatory oncology registered nurses (RNs) on measures of compassion fatigue and burnout. Compassion fatigue and burnout are well described phenomena for RNs. Physical activity has been shown to have a positive impact on reducing compassion and burnout. A 12-week quasi-experimental study included a convenience sample of RNs with varying roles across three ambulatory care cancer clinics within an academic health system. Physical measurements (BP, HR, BMI) as well as the Maslach for Human Service Workers version survey (MBI-HSS), Professional Quality of Life Compassion Satisfaction and Compassion Fatigue (PROQOL), and Yale Physical Activity Survey (YPAS) were collected at weeks 0, 6, and 12. Daily steps were tracked using participants' personal devices (i.e. smart phone, smart watch, FitBit). Weekly emails were sent to participants with reminders to engage in physical activity and track steps. Among the 172 eligible RNs, 53 participated (30.8%) and were 39 ± 11.0 years of age, the majority female (98%), 71% with bachelor's degree as highest level of education, averaged 13 ± 10.4 years as RN with 11.6 ± 10.0 years in oncology, and primarily worked in infusion (44%) or in the clinic (42%) environment. Baseline physical measures were within normal ranges and did not change over the 12-week study period. Leisurely walking increased significantly (p = 0.019) and change in average step counts from week 0 to 12 increased for the full week (↑29%), work week (↑37%), and weekend (↑10%). ProQoL secondary stress index improved from week 0 to 12 and MBI scores demonstrated burnout at low levels, depersonalization at moderate levels, and personal achievement trending from moderate to high levels. Amidst the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have been tasked with an increasingly demanding workload. Physical activity is one strategy nurses can incorporate into their daily routine to moderate risk for compassion fatigue and burnout. Given the threat of nursing workforce shortages, the healthcare system must recognize this and foster wellness. To cultivate a sustainable healthy work environment, other measures to reduce compassion fatigue and burnout should be promoted.
- Subjects
CALIFORNIA; PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout; ONCOLOGY nursing; WORK environment; CONFERENCES &; conventions; PHYSICAL activity; SECONDARY traumatic stress; OUTPATIENT medical care nursing; NURSES; INDUSTRIAL hygiene
- Publication
Oncology Nursing Forum, 2022, Vol 49, Issue 2, p11
- ISSN
0190-535X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1188/22.ONF.E1