Relationship Between Nurses' Perceptions of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatric Nurses, Psychosocial Care Competence, and Compassion Fatigue
Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services, vol.64, no.6, pp.28-36, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 64 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.3928/02793695-20251104-04
- Journal Name: Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo, DIALNET, Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Sociology Source Ultimate (EBSCO)
- Page Numbers: pp.28-36
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
PURPOSE: To explore the relationship between nurses' perceptions of consultation-liaison psychiatric nurses (CLPNs), psychosocial care competence, and compassion fatigue. METHOD: The current study involved 453 nurses recruited using snowball sampling. Data were collected using a demographic information form (with items on perceived effectiveness of CLPN support: CLPN1 and CLPN2), the Psychosocial Care Competence Self-Assessment Scale (PCCSAS), and Compassion Fatigue-Short Scale (CFSS). RESULTS: Of total participants, 65.6% perceived CLPN support as highly effective for psychosocial care, and 62.7% for workplace mental health. Nurses reported above-average psychosocial care competence and moderate compassion fatigue. CLPN1 correlated positively with the PCCSAS; CLPN2 showed a low positive correlation with the CFSS subscale, secondary traumatic stress. The PCCSAS had a weak positive correlation with the CFSS and a weak negative correlation with the job burnout subscale of the CFSS. CONCLUSION: Programs that enhance psychosocial care competence, reduce compassion fatigue, and promote CLPN involvement are needed.