Compassion Fatigue among Healthcare, Emergency and Community Service Workers: A Systematic Review

Professionals regularly exposed to the traumatic experiences of the people they service, such as healthcare, emergency and community service workers, are particularly susceptible to developing Compassion Fatigue (CF). This can impact standards of patient care, relationships with colleagues, or lead to more serious mental health conditions such as  PTSD, anxiety or depression. This systematic review examined the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing CF in healthcare, emergency and community service workers.

Professionals regularly exposed to the traumatic experiences of the people they service, such as healthcare, emergency and community service workers, are particularly susceptible to developing Compassion Fatigue (CF). This can impact standards of patient care, relationships with colleagues, or lead to more serious mental health conditions such as  PTSD, anxiety or depression. This systematic review examined the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing CF in healthcare, emergency and community service workers.