Document Type : Research articles
Authors
1 Nursing Department, Health Sciences Faculty, Bezmialem Vakif University ,Istanbul, Turkey
2 Nursing Department, Health Sciences Faculty Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
Abstract
Background: Nurses who are more self-compassionate may be better able to manage the stress and emotional challenges of working in an emergency hospital during a pandemic. They may be less likely to experience burnout or compassion fatigue and may be more resilient in the face of adversity. They will probably be more patient and understanding with their patients and colleagues, and more able to maintain a positive attitude and provide compassionate care.
Objectives: This study aims to determine the relationship between the self-compassion levels and patience levels of the nurses working in an emergency hospital and taking care of patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
Methods: This cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted between May and August 2021 on 171 nurses working in an emergency hospital in Istanbul and taking care of patients diagnosed with COVID-19. The data were collected using the researcher-made Nurse Information Form, the Self-Compassion Scale, and Patience Scale.
Results: The mean rank was found to be 78.03±12.03 for the Self-Compassion Scale and 37.97±6.34 for the Patience Scale. A weak positive significant correlation was identified between the nurses' mean rank of the Self-Compassion Scale and the mean rank of the Patience Scale (rho=0.393, P=0.000), interpersonal patience (rho=0.395), and short-term patience (rho=0.191) subscales, whereas a moderately positive significant correlation was detected between the mean rank of the Self-Compassion Scale and the mean rank of the long-term patience (rho=0.442) subscale.
Conclusion: It can be said that nurses' self-compassion and patience were at moderate levels, and as their self-compassion levels decreased, their patience levels reduced as well. Institutions should develop in-hospital social activities and policies that are supportive of nurses. Supporting nurses' self-compassion levels with evidence-based programs will also increase their patience levels.
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