Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL)

The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) is a trusted, evidence-based measurement tool used to evaluate compassion satisfaction, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress among caregivers and health professionals. With Zentake’s HIPAA-compliant digital form, completing the ProQOL becomes faster, safer, and more insightful.

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What is ProQOL?

The ProQOL was developed by Dr. Beth Stamm to help practitioners and organizations assess the positive and negative effects of caring. It’s commonly used in fields like counseling, nursing, social work, and mental health.

• Measures three subscales: Compassion Satisfaction, Compassion Fatigue, Secondary Traumatic Stress
• Typically 30 items with a Likert-type response format
• Administered periodically to monitor staff well-being or intervention impact

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Importance & Use Cases in Healthcare

Why should healthcare providers and organizations prioritize the ProQOL?

• Identifies burnout risk and compassion fatigue early
• Helps guide mental health support programs and resource allocation
• Enhances staff retention, well-being, and quality of patient care
• Supports research and reporting on organizational wellness
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Digital vs. Traditional ProQOL Forms

Switching from paper or PDF to a digital ProQOL form offers tangible benefits:

Data Entry & Scoring

• Traditional: Manual process, prone to human error.
• Zentake: Automated scoring with exportable reports.

Accessibility

• Traditional: Requires physical access to forms.
• Zentake: Accessible anywhere via browser or mobile device.

Storage & Security

• Traditional: Paper files or unsecured digital storage.
• Zentake: Encrypted cloud storage with audit logs and full HIPAA compliance.

Updates & Iteration

• Traditional: Requires reprinting for every change.
• Zentake: Instantly update forms without reprinting or delays.

In many healthcare settings, the shift to digital forms is no longer optional — it’s expected.

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How Zentake Transforms the ProQOL Experience

Zentake enhances the ProQOL in multiple ways: 

• HIPAA-Compliant & Secure — Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
• Responsive & Mobile-Friendly — Complete on phone, tablet, or desktop
• Automated Scoring & Reports — Get results immediately, download or share
• Integrated Workflow — Connect with other forms, EHRs, or systems
• Customizable Templates — Tailor wording, user flow, and alerts
• Notifications & Reminders — Email or SMS nudges to respondents

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FAQs

Q: Who can use the ProQOL?
A: Healthcare providers, counselors, social workers, and researchers often use it to monitor occupational stress and satisfaction.

Q: How long does it take?
A: About 8 to 12 minutes. Your results appear instantly in Zentake.

Q: Is the ProQOL scientifically valid?
A: Yes—widely used in peer-reviewed research and validated in multiple populations.

Q: Can I export results?

A: Yes, Zentake allows export in CSV, PDF, or reports view for analysis