Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL-5)
Explores levels of compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress in caregivers and helping professionals.
What it measures
Measures three dimensions: compassion satisfaction (pleasure in helping others), burnout (emotional exhaustion), and secondary traumatic stress (effects of exposure to others' suffering). This exploration is educational, not diagnostic.
Who it is for
Healthcare and social care professionals, family caregivers, and those in helping roles who want to understand the impact of their work on their psychological wellbeing.
How it works
Think about the past month and indicate how frequently you experience each item from 1 (never) to 5 (always).
Answer honestly
No right or wrong answers — choose what genuinely reflects you.
At your own pace
Pause and resume at any time without losing your progress.
Your instant report
When done, your report appears immediately — detailed, downloadable, shareable.
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This test is educational and for self-awareness only. It does not constitute a medical diagnosis or replace professional assessment.