Influencing factors and path analysis of compassion fatigue symptoms in orthopedic nurses
10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2025.12.011
- VernacularTitle:骨科护士共情疲劳症状的影响因素及路径分析
- Author:
Bing HAN
1
;
Chunmin LI
;
Chenming GUO
;
Mingming YU
Author Information
1. 100032 北京市 首都医科大学附属北京积水潭医院护理部
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Orthopaedics;
Nurses;
Compassion Fatigue;
Symptoms;
Root Cause Analysis;
Mediation Effect Analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nursing
2025;60(12):1479-1485
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective This study aims to investigate the current status and determinants of compassion fatigue symptoms among orthopedic nurses,and to analyze the interrelationships among these determinants to provide references for targeted intervention development.Methods From May to June 2024,a convenience sampling method was employed to recruit orthopedic nurses from 20 tertiary hospitals across 14 provinces and cities in China.The survey instruments encompassed the general demographic information sheet,the Compassion Fatigue Scale,the Social Support Rating Scale,the Nurses' Psychological Capital Questionnaire,and the Professional Identity Questionnaire.The data were analyzed using univariate analysis,Spearman correlation analysis,and multiple linear regression analysis.A structured equation model was also developed.Results Totally 1 397 valid questionnaires were collected,and the effective response rate was 96.94％(1 397/1 441).The average score of compassion fatigue symptoms was 47.41±12.16.The multiple linear regression analysis indicated that professional identity,social support,psychological capital,length of service,and frequency of night shifts per week were independent determinants of compassion fatigue symptoms(P＜0.05).The path analysis demonstrated a good fit with the specified indicators.Psychological capital exhibited a direct mediating effect on compassion fatigue symptoms(β=-0.15,P＜0.05).Furthermore,professional identity(β=1.46,P＜0.001;β=-0.38,P＜0.001)and social support(β=0.14,P＜0.001;β=-0.99,P＜0.001)served as mediators in the relationship between psychological capital and compassion fatigue symptoms.Conclusion The compassion fatigue symptoms among orthopedic nurses are relatively severe.It is imperative for nursing managers to address associated factors of compassion fatigue symptoms among orthopedic nurses and implement effective preventive strategies to mitigate its level.
