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Compassion in nursing: exploring the perceptions of students and academics
Collette Straughair1, Alison Machin2
1Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|June 15, 2021
Summary
Compassion in nursing is complex, influenced by character, competence, culture, and connections. Understanding these factors is key to humanizing patient care and improving nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Education
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Compassion is vital in nursing but lacks empirical research from a professional viewpoint.
- Limited understanding exists regarding nursing students' and academics' perceptions of compassion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the professional perspective on compassion in nursing.
- To understand the perceptions of nursing students and academics regarding compassion.
Main Methods:
- A constructivist grounded theory approach was employed.
- 12 nursing students and 8 nurse academics were interviewed.
- Grounded theory techniques were used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Four key categories emerged: character, competence, culture, and connections for compassion.
- These categories are interconnected and influence humanizing care.
- Humanizing approaches to care were perceived as fundamental to compassion.
Conclusions:
- Compassion is a multifaceted concept influenced by biological, psychological, and socio-contextual factors.
- Further research is needed to support nurses in facilitating compassion through humanizing care.
- Findings can inform future policy, practice, education, and research in nursing.
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