Spirituality, Personal Trauma History, Compassion Fatigue, and Compassion Satisfaction Among Nurses: Traumatized Heroes or Wounded Healers?

Nov 22, 2025Advances in experimental medicine and biology

Spirituality, Trauma History, and Feelings of Compassion Fatigue and Satisfaction Among Nurses: Are They Strong Helpers or Deeply Wounded?

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Abstract

Thirty percent (30%) of Greek nurses reported a high risk of compassion fatigue.

  • Seventy-six percent (76%) of participants indicated high to moderate potential for compassion satisfaction.
  • Secondary traumatic stress is positively correlated with the number of traumatic life events experienced.
  • Spiritual well-being is positively associated with compassion satisfaction, particularly in the areas of meaning, peace, and faith.
  • Nurses in good physical health and those who experience high levels of cooperation, respect, and a positive work climate report higher compassion satisfaction and lower compassion fatigue risk.

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