The Impact of Secondary Traumatic Stress on Nurses: Compassion Fatigue, Coping Strategies, and Self-Care
Introduction Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) refers to the emotional and psychological consequences for healthcare professionals, especially nurses, due to witnessing or indirectly being exposed to traumatic events occurring among their patients. While STS may resemble post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it impacts explicitly those who empathically engage with trauma survivors, leading them to experience symptoms similar ... Read More
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