Wednesday 30 August 2017

Combating Compassion Fatigue

Combating Compassion Fatigue1) Read the Web sites listed in the readings for Module 4 and use them as a starting point for researching the topic of compassion fatigue,
caregiver burnout, and related issues. Evaluate your sources to make sure they are academically sound and useful to your study. Compile concepts and resources to help yourself when facing burnout as you care for patients.2) summarize your findings. Be sure to include the following:a) Identify the warning signs for five major concepts of compassion fatigue. b) Present the nature of the problems and their causes. c) Explain the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the caregiver. d) Finally, give examples of coping strategies and resources you can use to help you, the caregiver. 3) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.4) This assignment uses a grading rubric that can be viewed at the assignment's drop box. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment Rubric: Combating Compassion Fatigue v3.1 Points Possible 12 Criteria Achievement Level Unsatisfactory (0%) Less than Satisfactory (65%) Satisfactory (75%) Good (85%) Excellent (100%)Comprehension of concepts and resources to help yourself when facing burnout as you care for patients 0 points Reveals inaccurate comprehension of material and lacks the ability to apply information. 3.12 points Displays a lack of comprehension but attempts to apply information. Presentation of material does not meet minimal requirements of the assignment. Demonstrates little to no critical thinking. 3.6 points Exhibits comprehension of the material and attempts to integrate it with outside material. Information represents basic thought and understanding of major learning objectives that health care providers require when combating compassion fatigue to include coping strategies.

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4.08 points Demonstrates integrative comprehension. Student exhibits thorough and thoughtful processing of material. Evidentiary support is creatively
interwoven and presented in a manner that demonstrates creativity and critical thinking. 4.8 points Demonstrates integrative comprehension and thoughtful application of concepts surrounding health care provider compassion fatigue and circumstances involving application in real-world situations. Presentation of material and components include expanded and unique ideas for combating compassion fatigue.Coverage of subject matter. 0 points Subject matter is absent, inappropriate, and/or irrelevant. 2.34 points There is weak, marginal coverage of subject matter with large gaps in presentation. 2.7 points All subject matter is covered in minimal quantity and quality. 3.06 points Comprehensive coverage of subject matter is evident. 3.6 points Coverage extends beyond what is needed to support subject matter.Thesis Development and Purpose 0 points Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. 0.55 points Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. 0.63 points Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. 0.71 points Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. 0.84 points Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.Argument Logic and Construction 0 points Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the thesis and/or main claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses non-credible sources. 0.62 points Sufficient justification of thesis and/or main claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. 0.72 points Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of thesis and/or main claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. 0.82 points Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of thesis and/or main claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. 0.96 points Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive thesis and/or main claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 0 points Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.
0.39 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word
choice are present. 0.45 points Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. 0.51 points Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. 0.6 points Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 0 points Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. 0.39 points Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. 0.45 points Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. 0.51 points Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. 0.6 points All format elements are correct. Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)
0 points No reference page is included. No citations are used. 0.39 points Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. 0.45 points Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present 0.51 points Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. 0.6 points In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
READINGS• Read "Compassion Fatigue: Are you at Risk?" by Bush, from the Oncology Nursing Forum (2009), located in the GCU eLibrary at http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2010154574&site=ehost-live&scope=site.• Read "Program to Combat 'Compassion Fatigue'," from the Hospice Management Advisor (2010), located in the GCU eLibrary at http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2010808108&site=ehost-live&scope=site.• Read "Overcoming Burnout: How to Revitalize Your Career" by Espeland, from the Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing (2006),
located in the GCU eLibrary at http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2009243168&site=ehost-live&scope=site.• Read "A Study of Job Stress, Stress Coping Strategies, and Job Satisfaction for Nurses Working in Middle-Level Hospital Operating
Rooms" by Chen, Lin, Wang, and Hou, from the Journal of Nursing Research (2009), located in the GCU eLibrary at
http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2010399695&site=ehost-live&scope=site.• Read "Managing Stress in a Palliative Care Team" by Gupta and Woodman, from the Paediatric Nursing (2010), located in the GCU eLibrary
at http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2010883101&site=ehost-live&scope=site.• Read "Coping Processes in a Multidisciplinary Healthcare Team -- a Comparison of Nurses in Cancer Care and Hospital Chaplains" by
Ekedahl and Wengstrom, from the European Journal of Cancer Care (2008), located in the GCU eLibrary at http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?
url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2009760345&site=ehost-live&scope=site.

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