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  • Healthcare Education
  • Medical Humanities
  • Patient Care Improvement

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  • Healthcare provider compassion is linked to better patient outcomes and provider wellbeing.
  • Existing compassion training initiatives are limited by conceptual clarity and evaluation tools.
  • The EnACT program offers an Evidence-informed, competency-based, Applied, Compassion Training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and initial validation of the EnACT compassion training program.
  • To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the EnACT program for healthcare providers.
  • To inform a forthcoming Randomized Controlled feasibility Trial (RCfT).

Main Methods:

  • A multimethod design incorporating pre- and post-training surveys and qualitative interviews.
  • Twenty-six healthcare providers from acute care and hospice settings participated.
  • Quantitative measures included burnout, self-confidence, satisfaction, and compassion competence; qualitative interviews explored experiences and integration.

Main Results:

  • Learners reported high pre-training compassion competence and professional fulfillment, with low burnout.
  • Post-training, significant increases in compassion competence were observed, alongside high learner satisfaction and confidence.
  • Qualitative analysis revealed key themes in learner experiences, integration of training, and recommendations for creating compassionate cultures.

Conclusions:

  • The EnACT program is a feasible, rigorous, and effective method for enhancing healthcare provider compassion.
  • The program's evidence-based content, interactive exercises, and focus on clinical culture show potential for sustained impact.
  • Further evaluation in a Randomized Controlled feasibility Trial (RCfT) is planned to confirm these findings.