Reducing Compassion Fatigue: Strategies for Sustainable Well-being

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Session Summary: Compassion fatigue is a profound problem among healthcare professionals. It is characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion that diminishes the ability to empathize or feel compassion for others. Compassion fatigue is often a result of prolonged exposure to patient suffering and can significantly impact the well-being of healthcare workers and the quality of patient care. Addressing compassion fatigue is crucial for maintaining a healthy and effective healthcare workforce. This presentation aims to identify and evaluate effective strategies for reducing compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals. The goal is to develop a comprehensive approach that promotes sustainable well-being to enhance the ability to provide compassionate care.


Learning Objectives:

  • Describe what compassion fatigue is and define the population at risk for compassion fatigue.
  • List and describe techniques to prevent and heal compassion fatigue.
  • Demonstrate self-care methods that participants can utilize daily and during times of stress.

Reenu Varghese, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Reenu Varghese, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner at the University of Texas Medical Branch and an adjunct professor at the Houston Christian University. She has been a nurse practitioner for the past fifteen years and precepts medical, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant students.

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