The Effect of Breathing Exercises on Compassion Fatigue and Work Tress Among Emergency Department Nurses

The Effect of Breathing Exercises on Compassion Fatigue and Work Stress Among Emergency Department Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to examine the effect of breathing exercises on compassion fatigue and work stress among emergency department nurses

"This study will be conducted with nurses working in the emergency department. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving breathing exercise training or a control group. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic data form and validated scales measuring work stress and compassion fatigue. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of breathing exercises on work stress and compassion fatigue levels among emergency department nurses."

Inclusion Criteria:

• Currently employed as an emergency department nurse.
• No diagnosed psychiatric disorders.
• No prior participation in breathing exercise programs.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of respiratory system disease.
• Physical conditions that prevent participation in breathing exercises.
• Working outside the emergency department.