Factores asociados a la fatiga por compasión en profesionales de enfermería del sector sur de la ciudad de azogues en el año 2025

Abstract

Abstract:This study aimed to identify factors associated with compassion fatigue in nursing professionals in the southern sector of Azogues during 2025. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, and descriptive design was used, working with an accidental sample of 22 nursing professionals. An ad hoc sociodemographic questionnaire was applied, along with the Zarit Burden Scale, the GHQ-12 Health Questionnaire, the ProQOL IV, Zamponi s Empathy Fatigue Inventory, and the MBI Inventory; data were processed using descriptive statistics. Key findings showed that 90.9% did not perceive work overload. Average mental health scores indicated moderate psychological distress (M = 8.90). 77.3% showed high empathy fatigue; only 31.8% reported high compassion satisfaction. 68.2% showed low burnout risk. Despite having work resources and perceiving low overload, the young and predominantly female sample showed emotional vulnerability, with high levels of empathy fatigue and psychological distress that could evolve into burnout. This can be prevented through self-care strategies and institutional support.