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Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Compassion Satisfaction as Risk/Protective Factors from Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Healthcare and Education Professionals

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  • Manuela Pérez-Chacón

    (International Doctoral School of the University of Seville, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain)

  • Antonio Chacón

    (International Doctoral School of the University of Seville, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain)

  • Mercedes Borda-Mas

    (Department of Personality, Assessment, and Psychological Treatment, University of Seville, 41018 Seville, Spain)

  • María Luisa Avargues-Navarro

    (Department of Personality, Assessment, and Psychological Treatment, University of Seville, 41018 Seville, Spain)

Abstract

The study analyzes sensory processing sensitivity and the compassion satisfaction as risk/protective factors against burnout and compassion fatigue, during the first period of the COVID-19 health emergency. A sample of 1566 Spanish adult healthcare (n = 694) and education (n = 872) professionals was evaluated. An ad hoc questionnaire for sociodemographic data, and the highly sensitive person scale (HSPS), Maslach burnout inventory (MBI) and professional quality of life scale (ProQOL-vIV) were administered. Burnout and compassion fatigue were observed in the healthcare and education professionals, where personal realization and depersonalization were higher in healthcare and compassion fatigue in education. The protective role of compassion satisfaction was confirmed, as was sensory processing sensitivity as a risk factor, except for its low sensory threshold dimension, which positively influenced personal realization. The findings of this study demonstrate the presence of burnout and compassion fatigue in healthcare and education professionals, displaying compassion fatigue as an emerging psychosocial risk in education, which was made more severe under the conditions of study, which is at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The importance of incorporating adequate management strategies for high sensitivity, empathy and compassion satisfaction in prevention programs is emphasized.

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  • Manuela Pérez-Chacón & Antonio Chacón & Mercedes Borda-Mas & María Luisa Avargues-Navarro, 2021. "Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Compassion Satisfaction as Risk/Protective Factors from Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Healthcare and Education Professionals," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(2), pages 1-15, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:2:p:611-:d:479233
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    1. Teresa Matarazzo & Francesca Bravi & Giorgia Valpiani & Chiara Morotti & Francesca Martino & Sandra Bombardi & Michela Bozzolan & Elda Longhitano & Paola Bardasi & De Vogli Roberto & Tiziano Carradori, 2021. "CORONAcrisis—An Observational Study on the Experience of Healthcare Professionals in a University Hospital during a Pandemic Emergency," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(8), pages 1-13, April.
    2. Manuela Pérez-Chacón & Mercedes Borda-Mas & Antonio Chacón & María Luisa Avargues-Navarro, 2023. "Personality Traits and Coping Strategies as Psychological Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life in Highly Sensitive Persons," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(9), pages 1-16, April.
    3. Jimmy Bordarie & Caroline Mourtialon, 2023. "Study of the Relationship between Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Burnout Syndrome among Speech and Language Therapists," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(23), pages 1-13, December.
    4. Frank van den Boogert & Pascalle Spaan & Bram Sizoo & Yvonne H. A. Bouman & Witte J. G. Hoogendijk & Sabine J. Roza, 2022. "Sensory Processing, Perceived Stress and Burnout Symptoms in a Working Population during the COVID-19 Crisis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(4), pages 1-11, February.

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