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Exploring Perceptions and Use of Compassionate Care with Early Interventionists and Caregivers: A Mixed Methods
Sophia R D'Agostino1, Ana D Dueñas2, Sarah N Douglas3
1Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling, Utah State University, 2865 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322 USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|April 20, 2026
Summary
Early interventionists (EI) and caregivers highly value compassionate care, reporting benefits in outcomes and relationships. Further development in compassion and collaboration skills is recommended for applied behavior analysis professionals.
Area of Science:
- Behavior Analysis
- Early Intervention
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Compassionate care is crucial for effective caregiver-provider relationships.
- Applied behavior analysis (ABA) professionals need to integrate compassionate care into practice.
- Prior research proposed core compassionate care skills in empathy, compassion, collaboration, and social interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the use and perceived value of compassionate care skills.
- To explore compassionate care from the perspectives of early interventionists (EI) and caregivers.
- To identify areas for growth in compassionate care within applied behavior analysis.
Main Methods:
- Convergent mixed methods design.
- Online questionnaires, compassionate care logs, and semi-structured interviews.
- Data collection from EI providers and caregivers in early intervention settings.
Main Results:
- Both EI providers and caregivers recognized the importance of compassionate care.
- Participants reported benefits including improved outcomes, enhanced relationship building, and increased satisfaction.
- Specific areas for development in compassion and collaboration skills were identified.
Conclusions:
- Compassionate care is valued and beneficial in early intervention contexts.
- Findings support the integration of compassionate care training in applied behavior analysis.
- Further research and practice development are needed to enhance compassion and collaboration.
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