Self-compassion and secondary traumatic stress in pediatric oncology/hematology nurses

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dc.authorid0000-0003-2569-9906
dc.contributor.authorTokatlioglu, Tgba Sahin
dc.contributor.authorGuner, Perihan
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-04T18:55:35Z
dc.date.available2026-04-04T18:55:35Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentİstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractBackground: Pediatric oncology/hematology nurses frequently witness the suffering and death of children, placing them at high risk for secondary traumatic stress. Self-compassion has emerged as a protective factor against psychological distress in healthcare professionals. Methods: This descriptive correlational study included 115 nurses in pediatric oncology/hematology units at six hospitals in three major cities. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Self-Compassion Scale, and the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive and multiple inferential statistical methods. Results: Nurses reported moderate levels of secondary traumatic stress and self-compassion. A significant negative correlation was found between the total self-compassion scale and secondary traumatic stress scale scores (r = -0.46, indicating a moderate negative correlation, p < 0.01). Subscales of self-kindness, mindfulness, and common humanity were negatively associated with secondary traumatic stress. At the same time, self-judgment and isolation were positively correlated. Multiple regression analysis showed that self-compassion explained a significant portion of variance in secondary traumatic stress scores (R-2 = 0.31, indicating that 31 % of the variance was explained, p < 0.001). Discussion: The findings suggest that higher self-compassion, particularly self-kindness and mindfulness, may buffer nurses against the adverse effects of secondary trauma. Conversely, self-critical attitudes may heighten vulnerability. These results highlight pediatric oncology nurses' emotional burden and underscore the importance of psychological support. Conclusion: Promoting self-compassion may help reduce secondary traumatic stress and improve well-being among pediatric oncology/hematology nurses. Interventions focused on self-compassion training could serve as a sustainable strategy to support nurses' mental health and care quality. (c) 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.pedn.2025.11.015
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.pedn.2025.11.015
dc.identifier.endpage198
dc.identifier.issn0882-5963
dc.identifier.pmid41252766
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105022022376
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.startpage191
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2025.11.015
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11411/10470
dc.identifier.volume86
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001622510700001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier Science Inc
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Pediatric Nursing-Nursing Care of Children & Families
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260402
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20260402
dc.subjectPediatric Oncology Nursing
dc.subjectSecondary Traumatic Stress
dc.subjectSelf-Compassion
dc.subjectNursing Care
dc.titleSelf-compassion and secondary traumatic stress in pediatric oncology/hematology nurses
dc.typeArticle

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