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The objective of this research was to analyse the quality of life of nursing professionals and its relationship with socio-demographic variables and the work context. A multi-centre, descriptive, cross-sectional design was used. Questionnaires were administered to 1521 nurses working in the Andalusian Public Health System (APHS), Spain. Professional quality of life (ProQOL v. IV) was measured, as well as several socio-demographic and work-related variables. To this end, a descriptive analysis and multiple exploratory analyses were conducted. The levels of compassion fatigue (CF) and burnout (BO) were elevated. The level of compassion satisfaction (CS) was below the estimated mean. Marital status, the healthcare setting, the area where the centre is located, and the work shift are variables associated with CF. According to the multiple linear regression model, the predicting factors for the occurrence of CF were being married, working in primary care, in urban areas, and working a morning/evening/night shift. The variables related to CS were the professional's age, sex, marital status, the healthcare setting of the centre, the location of the centre, and the work shift. Specifically, according to the exploratory model, the factors that predicted a reduction in CS were working in primary care, in urban areas, and working a morning/evening/night shift. However, being divorced increased CS. BO was influenced only by the work shift. Nursing professionals are exposed to certain factors that may influence professional quality of life. Some of these factors are related to the work context. ; This research has been funded by the Provincial Council of Almería, Spain (code number 2019/D15000/850-102/00056) and the Ministry of Health of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Spain, entitled Evaluación del burnout y fatiga por compasión entre los profesionales de enfermería del Sistema (AP-0100-2016).

Estudio descriptivo, transversal y multicéntrico, realizado por el equipo de investigación del Grupo de Bioética y Humanización de los Cuidados (BIOHU-2018) del Sistema Sanitario Público de Andalucía, cuyo objetivo principal ha sido analizar la Calidad de Vida Profesional (CVP) en enfermeras de servicios de urgencias hospitalarias en relación a la salud percibida, y una serie de variables sociodemográficas y sociolaborales. Entre las conclusiones obtenidas se destaca que los profesionales de enfermería de los servicios de urgencias en hospitales públicos presentan un gran desgaste emocional; los sistemas sanitarios deben desarrollar estrategias de intervención que promuevan una mejora de la calidad de vida de los profesionales sanitarios y, por tanto, una mejora en la atención que se presta a las personas atendidas. El fomento de la compasión entre los profesionales es un elemento clave para mejorar la asistencia sanitaria. ; Background: Emergency department nurses are continually exposed to distressing experiences that can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and compassionate satisfaction, thus could affect the professional quality of life. The aim of this study was to analyse professional quality of life in hospital emergency department nurses based on perceived health, social support and a series of socio-demographic and sociooccupational variables. Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study involved nursing professionals working at hospital emergency departments in Andalusia, Spain. Professional quality of life, perceived health, socio-demographic and occupa tional variables, and perceived social support were measured. A descriptive and multiple regression analysis was performed. Results: A total of 253 nursing professionals participated, of which 62.5% had high levels of compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction (45.1%). Burnout levels were medium (58.5%). Perceived health significantly influenced on compassion fatigue and burnout. Perceived social support was found to be significantly related to all three dimensions of professional quality of life, but it had the greatest influence on the occurrence of burnout. Conclusions: Emergency department nurses in public hospitals are emotionally drained. Healthcare systems must develop intervention strategies to increase the quality of life of nursing professionals, which would lead to improved patient care. The promotion of compassion is a key element. ; Research project funded by the Ministry of Health of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Spain (AP-0100–2016). Funding for open access charge: Universidad de Huelva /CBUA.

Background: Nursing professionals are exposed to stressful situations arising from the work context that may affect health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The objective of this study was to analyse the relationship between sociodemographic and work-related variables regarding HRQoL in nursing professionals. Methods: A multi-centre, cross-sectional descriptive design was used. The participants consisted 1521 nurses working in healthcare centres, in both primary care and hospital care, in the eight provinces of the Andalusian Public Health System (APHS), Spain. Sociodemographic and work-related variables were analysed: Compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction and burnout were measured using the professional quality of life questionnaire (ProQOL), and HRQoL was measured using the SF-12 health questionnaire. Results: Compassion fatigue, burnou, and, to a lesser extent, compassion satisfaction significantly influence the physical and mental components of HRQoL. The simple regression analysis showed that burnout and compassion fatigue were significantly associated with the mental component of HRQoL. Gender influenced the mental component of HRQoL. The rest of the sociodemographic and work-related variables were not significantly related to HRQoL. Conclusion: Work-related stress and repeated contact with situations of suffering influence HRQoL. Health systems must implement programmes to increase the emotional well-being of workers. ; The Ministry of Health of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Spain, and the Provincial Council ofAlmería (code number 2019/D15000/850-102/00056) have funded this research project, entitled "Evaluación delburnout y fatiga por compasión entre los profesionales de enfermería del Sistema Sanitario Público de Andalucía"(Spanish for "Evaluation of burnout and compassion fatigue in nurses of the Andalusian Public Health System")(AP-0100-2016)