Building resilience in animal research: a two-year mixed methods survey of organizational support programs

This is the first longitudinal survey assessing the impacts of organizational compassion fatigue programs on professional quality of life. Although there were no statistical differences in job satisfaction and retention across time, there continued to be a link between professional quality of life, job satisfaction, and retention. Furthermore, participants did increase understanding and implementation of strategies to combat compassion fatigue. Participants indicated that their wellness was impacted by organizational culture, animal research, and mental health factors. Considering positive qualitative feedback on our program and the link between retention and professional quality of life, our results suggest there may be workplace benefits to promoting a culture of care and supporting resiliency.