Impact of Earthquake Trauma on Nurses' Compassion Fatigue: A Study From Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

Launched by KILIS 7 ARALIK UNIVERSITY · Feb 29, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how the trauma from the recent earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, affects nurses working in emergency services. Specifically, it looks at a condition called compassion fatigue, which is when caregivers become less able to empathize with others after experiencing repeated traumatic events. Since these nurses have been directly involved in caring for many earthquake victims, the study aims to understand how the trauma from the earthquakes impacts their emotional well-being and ability to provide care.

To participate in this study, nurses must work in an emergency department of a hospital that was affected by the earthquakes and have at least one year of experience in that role. They should not have any psychiatric illnesses or be on medications that could affect their stress levels. This study is important because it seeks to gain insights into the psychological challenges faced by healthcare professionals after disasters, which can help improve support for nurses in the future. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences and contribute to a better understanding of the mental health impacts on those who care for disaster victims.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Working in the emergency department of a hospital located in a province affected by the
• • February 6 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes,
• • Having worked in the emergency department for at least one year,
• • Not having any psychiatric illness that could increase anxiety and stress levels in the last year,
• • Not taking any medication that could affect anxiety and stress levels in the last year,
• • Volunteering to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Data from nurses who wish to withdraw from the study after inclusion will not be considered for the research.