Compassion and Suppression in Caregivers: Twin Masks of Tragedy and Joy of Caring

    Emanuele Maria Merlo, Sean M. McNabney, Fabio Frisone, Federica Sicari, Mihai Păunică, Cătălina Motofei, Salvatore Settineri
    Studysummary This study concluded that excessive use of psychodynamic defense mechanisms can increase the risk of burnout and secondary traumatic stress in caregivers, while compassion satisfaction might mitigate emotional exhaustion.
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