Psychiatric Wards Nurses' Experiences on Self-Compassion, Compassionate Care and Compassion Fatigue: A Qualitative Study.

Compassion is an important component of providing quality nursing care, and the literature on compassionate care in psychiatric nursing is limited. The aim of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore the experiences of psychiatric ward nurses regarding self-compassion, compassionate care and compassion fatigue. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted by thematic analysis with an inductive approach of semi-structured interviews with 16 psychiatric nurses across psychiatric ward in a state hospital, Kirkuk, Iraq, selected through purposeful sampling between 15 October and 15 November 2023. The analysis of the data, two main themes emerged: 'freedom in difficulties' and 'togetherness of suffering'. These results indicate that psychiatric nurses need individual and organizational resources to provide compassionate care. It is thought that developing programmes to improve the self-compassionate care of psychiatric nurses by institution managers and policy makers may be effective in reducing compassion fatigue and providing compassionate care. In the future research, how religion affects psychiatric nurses' ability to provide compassionate care and the role of belief in coping with compassion fatigue experienced by psychiatric nurses needs to be investigated.

被引量：- 发表：2025

Postpartum periods of visually impaired mothers: A qualitative study.

Parenting for individuals with visual impairments introduces unique challenges, requiring meticulous planning, attention and care in daily activities and child-rearing. This qualitative study aims to explore the postpartum experiences of visually impaired mothers, exploring their emotional challenges, support networks and experiences in caring for infants and breastfeeding. Twelve participants engaged in in-depth interviews, revealing emotional difficulties such as uneasiness, anxiety, fear and challenges in baby care. The study highlights the pivotal role of family, spouses and relatives in providing crucial support, contributing significantly to overcoming challenges related to childcare and breastfeeding. Supportive family involvement emerged as a key factor in meeting the emotional needs of visually impaired mothers during the postpartum period, fostering confidence in baby care and breastfeeding and transforming the experience into a more positive one. The findings highlight the importance of understanding and addressing the postpartum experiences of visually impaired mothers, advocating for more effective support programs tailored to their unique needs.

被引量：- 发表：1970

Deployment of professional expertise during a period of disruption: A phenomenological study of rehabilitation clinicians.

被引量：- 发表：1970

Breastfeeding health literacy scale for pregnant women: A scale development study.

被引量：- 发表：1970

Journeys to functionality: A dimensional analysis of personal narratives of recovery from depression.

被引量：- 发表：1970