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Experiences of nurses and other health workers participating in a reflective course on compassion-based care
Graeme Donald1, Ian Wilson2, Jodie McCarthy3
1Lecturer in Nursing, Division of Nursing, Midwifery, and Social Work, University of Manchester.
Background:
the risk of compassion fatigue in healthcare staff is real, especially when considering the current financial pressures. A course in compassion-based care (CBC) was delivered to mental health staff at a hospital in north-west England, with the intention of rehabilitating ward culture and, subsequently, improving patient experience.
Aims:
to explore staff experiences of participating in the CBC course.
Methods:
a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with participants (n=12) was conducted. All staff attending the course were eligible and were invited to participate. Interview transcripts were thematically analysed.
Findings:
five themes characterising participant experience emerged from the data: meeting a need; creating the space; reorientation; prioritising self-care; and influencing team dynamics. Data overwhelmingly indicated the success of the CBC course.
Conclusion:
the CBC course appeared to have a profound effect on participants; it should be considered for further rollout and evaluation.
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