Hu li za zhi The journal of nursing
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Delirium often occurs in older hospitalized inpatients. However, it is frequently not diagnosed or prevented at an early stage. ⋯ The authors further present a delirium management algorithm. The authors hope this study will provide a reference for healthcare professionals responsible for delirium patient care.
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Compassion fatigue is a relatively new term in nursing. This term describes mood swings experienced by healthcare providers that are both complex in origin and intensify over time due to cumulative stress. Quality of care can be affected if compassion fatigue goes untreated. ⋯ Identified antecedents of compassion fatigue included: (1) working as a healthcare provider; (2) investing sympathy in others over a long period of time; and (3) ignoring stress symptoms and personal emotional needs over time. Identified consequences of compassion fatigue included: (1) decreased coping ability; (2) damage / destruction of patient relationship; and (3) increased medical care costs. This study conducted a concept analysis to offer a better understanding of the concept of compassion fatigue and provide a reference for nursing practice and compassion fatigue-related nursing research.