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. 2018 Sep-Oct;39(304):13-15.
doi: 10.1016/j.spp.2018.07.003.

[Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma in caregivers]

[Article in French]
Marion Borenstein  1
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[Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma in caregivers]

[Article in French]
Marion Borenstein. Soins Pediatr Pueric. 2018 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

While the concept of burnout is in the media spotlight, other disorders can also affect caregivers. Vicarious trauma evokes a state of post-traumatic stress in caregivers confronted with the trauma endured by a patient. Compassion fatigue is manifested by a gradual erosion of empathy, optimism and compassion. Both disorders require immediate and adapted support.

Keywords: caregiver; compassion fatigue; empathie; empathy; fatigue compassionnelle; soignant; soutien; support; traumatisme vicariant; vicarious trauma.

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