The greek version of the professional quality of life (ProQoL) scale version 5

Abstract Background The Professional Quality of Life (ProQoL) scale is one the most widely measures compassion satisfaction and fatigue used, despite there not much published evidence to support its validity. ProQoL assesses multiple domains work experiences; satisfaction, burnout secondary traumatic stress. Our aim was examine psychometric properties Greek version 5 (Gr-ProQoL-5). Method A methodological study contacted in order assess construct validity reliability Gr-ProQoL-5. For that reason, 264 questionnaires were administrated by Greek-Cypriot healthcare professionals (HPs). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) Exploratory (EFA) conducted relationship between three Gr-ProQoL-5 dimensions (compassion stress). Cronbach's a calculated as well. Results CFA for Gr-ProQOL-5, did confirm initial scale's dimensions. In EFA five models emerged. then tested with after panel discussion, research team decided keep final model Items 1, 2, 4, 10, 15, 17 29 eliminated from due low communalities components loading. Three found representing Conclusions an adequate instrument HPs may be valuable designing effective interventions reduce fatigue, promote HPs. More than ever era pandemic seems necessary quality indicator health care systems. Funding Acknowledgement Type funding sources: None.