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Published on: November 15, 2024
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Student life - compassionate to the core
1University of York.
Summary
This study explores how nursing students and staff maintain compassion in their practice. Findings reveal key strategies for preserving empathy in demanding healthcare environments.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professionalism
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Compassion is a core tenet of nursing care.
- Maintaining compassion can be challenging in demanding clinical settings.
- Understanding student and staff perspectives is crucial for effective support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how nursing students and staff preserve compassion in their professional roles.
- To identify factors that support or hinder the maintenance of compassion.
- To inform strategies for fostering compassionate care in nursing education and practice.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative inquiry involving interviews with 200 participants.
- Participants included Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing students and staff.
- Exploration of personal experiences and perceptions regarding compassion.
Main Results:
- Emerging themes indicate the importance of self-care and peer support.
- Personal values and professional identity play a significant role.
- Challenging experiences can impact but also strengthen compassionate resolve.
Conclusions:
- Nurses actively employ strategies to sustain compassion.
- Educational institutions and healthcare settings should support these strategies.
- Fostering compassion is essential for quality patient care and nurse well-being.
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