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Week 3 Concept Analysis
Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing-Practice
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Introduction:
A concept represents the building block of theory. It is the core of what researchers want
to study. A concept analysis can clarify the meaning of a concept these days which can help in
the development of the concept in the future. Within this concept analysis, there will be a
discussion on the concept of compassion fatigue in nursing. I will provide in this concept
analysis the definition of compassion fatigue in nursing, defining attributes of the concept
discussed, antecedent and consequence of the concept, a model case, theoretical application of
the compassion fatigue concept, and how compassion fatigue is applied to advanced nursing.
Definition/Explanation of the selected nursing concept:
Concepts are valued as the elements of theory. Research in nursing is based on evidence-
based practice and theory and they both rely on a clear understanding of what is being studied
which is the concept. Concept analysis is the study of a concept; it makes it easier to understand
the concept. In 1994, the Walker and Avant method of concept analysis was introduced and was
frequently used in nursing and it has been used in the analysis of a wide range of concepts (Butts
& Rich, 2018). The concept of compassion fatigue was first introduced in the early 1990s in
North American and was used to explain a phenomenon observed in nurses employed in the
emergency department (Crewe, 2016). Compassion fatigue or what is known as “burnout” is
commonly identified as “a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced
, accomplishments that occur among individuals who do people work of some kind” (Sabo, 2011).
According to Cross (2019), an initial compassion fatigue concept analysis was considered as a
secondary traumatic stress disorder. Through the years, more literature was conducted to provide
clarification of compassion fatigue and to assist in future recognition in the nursing profession
(Cross, 2019).
Defining attributes:
Nurses face challenges on daily basis and find it hard to maintain the balance between
work stressors and everyday stressors. Nursing is a demanding profession and most nurses in the
field are in it to help others and provide empathetic care for their patients. Compassion fatigue is
considered the exhaustion of physical and emotional care for patients due to prolonged exposure
to trauma from treating patients who have directly experienced traumatic and stressful events
(Kelly & Lefton, 2017). According to Walker and Avant, attributes are the characteristics that
are often associated with the concept. Multiple essential attributes define the concept of
compassion fatigue. Three attributes of the concept of compassion fatigue are psychological
stress,
witnessing negative experiences of others, and depression.
Nurses who experience psychological stress daily are more likely to develop compassion
fatigue. Nursing is high demanding job and nurses face daily challenges in their workplace.
Stressors that contribute to psychological stress in nursing are related to the excessive workload
due to lack of staff and poor leadership and management. Lack of support from other coworkers
and work management can put a toll on the nurse. The high nurse-to-patient ratio is a rising
problem and can lead to nurse burnout and compassion fatigue. Other triggers for psychological
stress among nurses include harassment and workplace violence (Chachula, 2020). According to
a study conducted by BabenkoMould and Lashinger (2014), nurses who are exposed to incivility
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