Descriptive phenomenological study reveals compassion fatigue affects nurses' well-being, indicating a need for early detection programs.
Aim This study was conducted to explore the experiences of nurses in nursing homes regarding compassion fatigue. Method A purposive sampling method was used to conduct semi‐structured in‐depth interviews with ten nurses working in a nursing home in Ankara, Turkiye between January and February 2024 for a descriptive phenomenological study. The collected data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results Four themes emerged from thematic analysis: “Causes of compassion fatigue”, “Consequences of compassion fatigue”, “Burnout”, and “ Cope with compassion fatigue”. The findings highlight that compassion fatigue has a lasting impact on nurses, affecting them both personally and professionally. Conclusion It is important to develop programmes for the early detection of compassion fatigue among nurses working with older adults in nursing homes. Patient and Public Contributions We thank all participants for their valuable input throughout the study.
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