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Moral intelligence status of the faculty members and staff of the Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences of Yazd
Mohammad Amin Bahrami, Maryam Asami, Azadeh Fatehpanah, Arefeh Dehghani Tafti, Gholamreza Ahmadi Tehrani,
Volume 5, Issue 6 (12-2012)
Abstract
Moral intelligence is the capacity of understanding right from wrong, choosing what's right and then behaving morally. This research was aimed to determine the moral intelligence status of the faculty and staff of the Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences.This descriptive/analytical research was done through cross-sectional method in 2011. Research population was comprised of the faculty and staff of public health and paramedical schools of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences. Sample size was 100 people who were obtained by using stratified-random sampling method. Required data was gathered by a Lennick and Kiel valid questionnaire. Data analysis was done through the SPSS16 software.Research findings indicated that both faculty and staff have "very good" status in integrity, forgiveness and responsibility. Also, faculty members and staff have "very good" and "good" status in compassion respectively. The status of moral intelligence in faculty members and staff is "very good". There is a statistical meaningful relationship between age and moral intelligence status (P=0.04) but there is no relationship between other demographic variables and emotional intelligence.Moral intelligence status of faculty and staff can help the university to conduct its role in moral development of students effectively.
Moral distress and compassion fatigue in patient care: a correlational study on nurses
Somayeh Mohammadi, Fariba Borhani, Leili Roshanzadeh, Mostafa Roshanzadeh,
Volume 7, Issue 2 (7-2014)
Abstract
Moral distress is one of the ethical challenges that nurses face due to the nature of their career. Nurses' frequent confrontation with this phenomenon can have different outcomes such as frustration and boredom in providing patient care. This will lead directly to a decline in care quality and can hamper the accomplishment of health goals. Therefore, the present study examined the relationship between moral distress and compassion fatigue in nurses.This cross-sectional study was conducted on 260 nurses of intensive care units in Kerman who were selected through convenience sampling method. In this study, Corley’s moral distress scale and Figley’s Compassion Fatigue Scale were used for data collection. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS software and descriptive and analytical statistics.The results of this study indicate that there is a significantly positive relationship between moral distress and compassion fatigue (P<0.05). From a total range of 0 to 5, the average score of moral distress was 3.5±0.8 in terms of intensity, and 3.9±0.55 in terms of frequency. The mean of compassion fatigue score was 3.5±0.68 from a range of 0 to 5.Moral distress and its association with compassion fatigue suggest that conditions contributing to moral distress can have an important role in the quality of care. It is clear that strategies should be adopted to prevent the occurrence of these conditions. Informing nurses about moral distress and its consequences as well as periodic consultations will play an important part in the identification and management of moral distress and its consequences.
Presenting a Structural Model to Explain Compassionate Care of Nurses Based on Moral Identity and Compassion to Others' Lives
Mozaffar Ghaffari, Lotfali Khani, Azam Mahmmodi,
Volume 15, Issue 1 (3-2022)
Abstract
Compassionate care is considered one of the important elements of patient-centered and oriented care that gives health to the patient. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of designing and explaining the model of compassionate care of nurses based on moral identity and compassion for the lives of others. The present research method was done according to path analysis. The statistical sample included 250 patients with covid-19 and 250 nurses working in the corona department of hospitals in West Azerbaijan province in 2021, which were selected by available sampling method. Rodriguez's compassionate care questionnaire, Black and Reynolds' moral identity questionnaire, and Chang's scale of compassion for others' lives were used to collect data. The data were analyzed using Pearson, Bootstrap and Sobel tests and also through SPSS and Amos software program, version 24. The results showed that the variable of moral identify in interaction with the mediating role of compassion for the lives of others in explaining the compassionate care of nurses. A total of 0. 41 of the variance of compassionate care was explained through model variables. The direct effect of moral identity (0. 47), compassion for the lives of others (0. 36) was observed and it was significant in explaining the compassionate care model. Also, the result showed that the indirect effect of moral identity was found to be significant through the mediation of compassion and also towards the lives of others (2. 96). Considering the variable mediating effect of compassion towards the lives of others in the relationship between moral identity and compassionate care of nurses, it seems that the growth or strengthening of compassion towards the lives of others and moral identity can promote the compassionate care of nurses.

Factors Affecting Compassion Fatigue in Critical Care Nurses: A Systematic Review
Hedayat Jafari, Fatemeh Ahmadi, Mobina Abedinpour,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (12-2024)
Abstract
Compassion fatigue refers to the physical and emotional exhaustion experienced by healthcare professionals due to prolonged exposure to job-related stress and the emotional demands of caring for others. Compassionate care is vital for achieving better patient outcomes, but various factors during healthcare delivery can compromise it. This study examines the factors influencing compassion fatigue among critical care nurses. This systematic review was conducted by searching databases including SID, Magiran, Irandoc, Iranmedex, Civilica, Science Direct, Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Keywords used in the search included “compassion fatigue,” “critical care,” “intensive care,” “nurses,” “compassion satisfaction,” and “burnout.” After removing duplicates, studies were screened based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and their quality was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Checklist for Analytical Cross-Sectional Studies. Ultimately, 23 studies met the criteria and were included in the systematic review (qualitative synthesis). The studies included in this review were conducted between 2012 and 2024, with a total of 5,820 participants. The review found that both workplace structural factors and demographic characteristics of nurses, such as age, sex, marital status, nationality, educational level, resilience, length of shifts, experience in critical care settings, place of work, position within the unit, and nurse-to-patient ratios, are causes and predictors of compassion fatigue. Leadership and administrative support in clinical settings, as well as the coping strategies employed by nurses, were identified as factors that mitigate the impact of compassion fatigue among critical care nurses. This systematic review highlights the profound impact of compassion fatigue on nurses and emphasizes the roles of workplace environment and demographic factors in its development. The findings underscore the importance of supportive leadership and effective coping strategies in reducing compassion fatigue and enhancing compassion satisfaction among critical care nurses. By addressing these factors, healthcare organizations can reduce burnout, improve nurse well-being, and enhance patient care and clinical outcomes.
 

The Relationship Between Organizational Support and Compassion Fatigue in Emergency Department Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study
Reza Abdollahi, Aynaz Bagherzadi, Mrs Mir Hossein Ahnmadi, Mr Yousef Mohammadpour,
Volume 17, Issue 1 (3-2024)
Abstract
Organizational support is a key factor that may influence and moderate compassion fatigue among nurses. Therefore, this descriptive-analytical study aimed to explore the relationship between organizational support and compassion fatigue in emergency department nurses. The research population consisted of all nurses in the emergency departments of educational hospitals in Urmia, Iran in 2024. A total of 150 nurses were randomly selected based on the inclusion criteria for the study. Data were collected through three questionnaires including a demographic information form, Eisenberger’s Organizational Support Scale, and Figley’s Compassion Fatigue Scale. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 15. The results indicated a significant negative relationship between organizational support and compassion fatigue (r=0.45 and p< 0.05). The mean score for organizational support among emergency department nurses was 21.13± 0.54. Moreover, the mean scores for compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and secondary traumatic stress were 27.73 ± 8.54, 38.73 ± 1.81, and 28.45 ± 4.82, respectively. The overall mean score for the nurses' job quality was 31.93 ± 4.32. Given the results of the present study and the role of organizational support in reducing compassion fatigue among nurses, it is crucial for nursing managers and policymakers to take certain measures such as improving working conditions and addressing the needs of nurses to enhance organizational support, consequently helping to reduce and mitigate compassion fatigue among nurses.

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