Compassion fatigue and the veterinary health team

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作者
Cohen, Susan P. [1 ]
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[1] Anim Med Ctr, New York, NY 10021 USA
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10.1016/j.cvsm.2006.09.006
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S85 [动物医学(兽医学)];
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0906 ;
摘要
Although the term compassion fatigue is often used interchangeably with the term burnout, they are two different concepts. Compassion fatigue stems from an overcommitment to work that involves caring for others and is considered by some to be a kind of secondary posttraumatic stress disorder. Because they often invest themselves deeply in the animals they care for, veterinarians, technicians, and other members of an animal health team may be particularly vulnerable to compassion fatigue. This article summarizes the current state of knowledge about compassion fatigue, describes its symptoms, and suggests ways to prevent or overcome it.
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