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2024-05-06 @ 8:10 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:22 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06288880
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-03-01
First Post:
2024-02-22
Brief Title:
Impact of Earthquake Trauma on Nurses Compassion Fatigue A Study From Kahramanmaraş Turkey
Sponsor:
Kilis 7 Aralik University
Organization:
Kilis 7 Aralik University
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Impact of Earthquake Trauma on Compassion Fatigue Among Nurses Working in Emergency Services After the February 6th Kahramanmaraş Turkey Earthquakes A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-02
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
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N/A
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N/A
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None
Brief Summary:
This study investigates the impact of earthquake trauma on compassion fatigue among nurses working in emergency services following the devastating earthquakes on 6 February 2023 in Kahramanmaraş Turkey These earthquakes with magnitudes of approximately 77 and 76 affected 11 provinces and resulted in over 50000 deaths and 100000 injuries placing emergency service nurses at the forefront of dealing with the aftermath and trauma The concept of compassion fatigue characterised by a reduced capacity for empathy after repeated exposure to traumatic events is a significant concern for nurses who have been directly involved in the care of earthquake victims This study aims to explore the extent of earthquake trauma and compassion fatigue among these nurses examining the relationship between these two conditions and their long-term effects Given the limited research on post-traumatic stress disorder and compassion fatigue among emergency service nurses this study seeks to contribute valuable insights into the psychological impacts of disaster response on healthcare professionals The hypotheses tested aim to better understand the risks and psychological burdens faced by nurses in the wake of such natural disasters
Detailed Description:
On 6 February 2023 two earthquakes with magnitudes of approximately 77 Mw and 76 Mw occurred at 0417 and 1324 local time centred in Kahramanmaraş Turkey These earthquakes affected a wide geographical area encompassing 11 provinces of Turkey Kahramanmaraş Hatay Adıyaman Gaziantep Malatya Kilis Diyarbakır Adana Osmaniye Şanlıurfa and Elâzığ leading to significant destruction As a result of this disaster more than 50000 people lost their lives and over 100000 were injured Emergency service nurses in particular were at the forefront of this catastrophe witnessing moments of intense trauma Nurses working in emergency services had to care for patients with open wounds closed and open fractures vascular injuries compartment syndrome crush syndrome amputations and more Such traumatic experiences have caused emergency service nurses to suffer from earthquake trauma to a greater extent Consequently stress disorders following trauma caused by the earthquake are a serious and common condition among emergency service nurses working in the earthquake zone
Another issue encountered by emergency service nurses serving people exposed to trauma during the earthquake is compassion fatigue Compassion fatigue a term coined by Joinson 1992 to describe the state of burnout experienced by nurses working in emergency services is known in the international literature as compassion fatigue and is referred to as şefkat yorgunluğu merhamet yorgunluğu and eş duyum yorgunluğu in Turkey Compassion fatigue is also known as secondary traumatic stress disorder secondary victimisation and indirect trauma It is characterised by a reduced capacity for empathy following repeated exposure to traumatic situations experienced by others
Exposure to such stressful and traumatic workplace events can lead to burnout post-traumatic stress disorders depression anxiety and other mental health issues related to trau A systematic review reported significant symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and psychological distress among nurses working in the earthquake zone Another study showed that 25 of emergency service nurses experienced severe depression and sleep disorders with their anxiety levels being higher than those of nurses working in other unit A systematic review covering the years 1989-2019 reported that 258 of emergency service nurses showed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder following experienced traumas Looking at related studies on compassion fatigue it is indicated that professionals exposed to trauma victims such as emergency service workers disaster workers emergency service nurses doctors and social workers are at a high risk of compassion fatigue
In light of the current information it is clearer that nurses serving in emergency services are at high risk for earthquake trauma and compassion fatigue Especially in disaster situations like earthquakes exposure to such conditions reaches its peak significantly increasing this risk It has been shown that nurses experiencing psychological health problems may have a decrease in care quality and an increased likelihood of making medical errors Therefore determining the level of earthquake trauma and compassion fatigue symptoms among nurses exposed to the 6 February Kahramanmaraş earthquakes identifying the relationship between these two conditions and determining their long-term effects will make significant contributions to the effective and efficient implementation of rehabilitation efforts Given the limited number of studies examining post-traumatic stress disorder and compassion fatigue issues among emergency service nurses this study is expected to make a significant contribution by identifying the level of earthquake trauma and compassion fatigue among nurses who experienced the 6 February Kahramanmaraş earthquakes and determining the relationship between them The aim of this study is to determine the impact of earthquake trauma on compassion fatigue among nurses working in emergency services following the 6 February Kahramanmaraş earthquakes
The following hypotheses will be tested within the scope of the research
Another issue encountered by emergency service nurses serving people exposed to trauma during the earthquake is compassion fatigue Compassion fatigue a term coined by Joinson 1992 to describe the state of burnout experienced by nurses working in emergency services is known in the international literature as compassion fatigue and is referred to as şefkat yorgunluğu merhamet yorgunluğu and eş duyum yorgunluğu in Turkey Compassion fatigue is also known as secondary traumatic stress disorder secondary victimisation and indirect trauma It is characterised by a reduced capacity for empathy following repeated exposure to traumatic situations experienced by others
Exposure to such stressful and traumatic workplace events can lead to burnout post-traumatic stress disorders depression anxiety and other mental health issues related to trau A systematic review reported significant symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and psychological distress among nurses working in the earthquake zone Another study showed that 25 of emergency service nurses experienced severe depression and sleep disorders with their anxiety levels being higher than those of nurses working in other unit A systematic review covering the years 1989-2019 reported that 258 of emergency service nurses showed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder following experienced traumas Looking at related studies on compassion fatigue it is indicated that professionals exposed to trauma victims such as emergency service workers disaster workers emergency service nurses doctors and social workers are at a high risk of compassion fatigue
In light of the current information it is clearer that nurses serving in emergency services are at high risk for earthquake trauma and compassion fatigue Especially in disaster situations like earthquakes exposure to such conditions reaches its peak significantly increasing this risk It has been shown that nurses experiencing psychological health problems may have a decrease in care quality and an increased likelihood of making medical errors Therefore determining the level of earthquake trauma and compassion fatigue symptoms among nurses exposed to the 6 February Kahramanmaraş earthquakes identifying the relationship between these two conditions and determining their long-term effects will make significant contributions to the effective and efficient implementation of rehabilitation efforts Given the limited number of studies examining post-traumatic stress disorder and compassion fatigue issues among emergency service nurses this study is expected to make a significant contribution by identifying the level of earthquake trauma and compassion fatigue among nurses who experienced the 6 February Kahramanmaraş earthquakes and determining the relationship between them The aim of this study is to determine the impact of earthquake trauma on compassion fatigue among nurses working in emergency services following the 6 February Kahramanmaraş earthquakes
The following hypotheses will be tested within the scope of the research
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