Work-related well-being of personal care attendants employed in the aged care sector: Prevalence and predictors of compassion fatigue.

Published in: Australasian journal on ageing (2021)

Many PCAs working in the Australian aged care sector report experiencing CF, which is highly associated with psychological distress. Interventions to reduce psychological stress for PCAs in aged care are urgently needed to ensure quality care and safety for residents.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
pain management
risk factors
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
heat stress