Abstract: Cancer is the 3rd leading cause of death after infectious and cardiovascular diseases locally, with an annual incidence of about 28,000 new cases and mortality of 22 000 annually (National Cancer Control Strategy, 2017-2022). The high number of cancer cases may negatively impact nurses caring for cancer patient's leading to compassion fatigue (CF). Oncology nurses work in an emotionally charged environment and may assimilate the suffering of their patients (Ko & Kiser-larson, 2016) however, some may experience compassion satisfaction (CS) due to prolonged therapeutic relationship with their clients.. This study aimed at assessing the level and determinants......
Keyword: Oncology nursing, compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, coping strategies
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