JNCR
Journal of Nursing Care Research

The mission of the journal is to contribute to the development of nursing science and care practices in Turkey and internationally. It is also to promote and disseminate new knowledge and research data for evidence-based care practices at all levels of nursing services. The Journal of Nursing Care Research deals with Fundamentals of Nursing, Internal Medicine Nursing, Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Child Health and Diseases Nursing, Mental Health and Diseases Nursing, Public Health Nursing and Management in Nursing and accepts articles on these topics.

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A review on the importance of self-compassion for nurses
Abstract
Self-compassion refers to the development of an understanding and supportive attitude towards oneself. Since the nursing profession requires intense emotional labor and physical effort, self-compassion plays a critical role in increasing the professional resilience of nurses. Nurses with high levels of self-compassion can improve their professional quality of life by reducing the risk of burnout and compassion fatigue. Research shows that self-compassion mindfulness interventions increase nurses' self-compassion levels and reduce their job stress. It reveals that self-compassion during the student period is effective in coping with stress and developing positive attitudes towards the profession during the nursing education process. Promoting self-compassion has the potential to improve not only individual well-being but also the quality of care provided to patients. With this review study, it is aimed to present information about the concept of self-compassion, its importance in the nursing profession, and its contributions to nurses themselves and nursing care.

Keywords : Self-compassion, nursing, nursing care

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Article available in :
Volume 2, Issue 1, 2025
Page : 22-25
https://doi.org/10.51271/JNCR-0024
Article Information
Received : 12 Şub 2025
Accepted : 12 Mar 2025
Published : 25 Mar 2025
Corresponding Author :

Yıldız Öztürk: Department of Pediatric Nursing, Health Sciences Institute, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Turkiye

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Citation : Öztürk, Y. (2025). A review on the importance of self-compassion for nurses. J Nurs Care Res, 2(1),22-25.

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