Purpose: To examine the feasibility of observing and interviewing nursing assistants about handling of antineoplastic drugs contaminated with excreta, acceptability of a measure of personal protective equipment (PPE) use with nursing assistants, and predictors of PPE use. Participants & Setting...

Background: Oncology nurses are exposed to stressors that may contribute to compassion fatigue (CF), leading to high rates of turnover, potential financial implications for organizations, and concerns for patient safety and employee well-being. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore...

Background: High stress levels over time can contribute to compassion fatigue and burnout and negatively affect individual health and well-being. Objectives: A pre-/post-test initiative was implemented to determine the effects of massage chair sessions on ambulatory cancer center nurses (RNs and...

Poor provider health and clinical staff burnout remain a threat to quality patient care. A meta-analysis of studies about nurse burnout reported the following estimates about nurses in clinical practice: 31% had high emotional exhaustion, 24% demonstrated high depersonalization, and 38% had low...