An investigation into the effects of vicarious trauma experienced by health care workers

This study features an examination of the effects of working with traumatised individuals, namely vicarious traumatisation. Predictor variables such as age, career longevity, personal trauma history and workload were correlated with vicarious trauma. Support systems used by nurses were explored. The...

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Main Author: Martin, Penelope Dawnette
Other Authors: Hattingh, Susan
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2362