Healthcare studentsFrom 2007 until 2012 Edinburgh Napier University's School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Care in conjunction with NHS Lothian, collaborated on a programme of action research entitled, the Leadership in Compassionate Care Programme. One strand of this research focused on learning and...
It is also apparent in the sustained focus on delivering compassionate care (Bivins et al., 2017; Cavendish, 2013) -- a response to the series of scandals across the health and care system. Here greater compassion is seen as a mechanism for better patient outcomes (Cavendish, 2013). ...
Although compassion and empathy are different, compassionate empathy draws people to help others they’ve connected to socially. This connection creates emotional and cognitive empathy. Empathy means you understand someone’s situation, see their perspective, and feel what it’s like to be in their ...
The role of a domiciliary care worker is to facilitate the person’s independence as far as possible, while offering compassionate and dignified care and support.How much does domiciliary care cost?According to the NHS, help at home from a domiciliary care worker costs around £20 an hour, ...
What is the role of the CQC? Purpose The overarching purpose of the Care Quality Commission is to ensure that health and social care services in England are providing safe, effective, compassionate, and high-quality care. The commission aims to be a catalyst for improvement, encouraging car...
Person-centredcareisnotjustaboutgivingpeoplewhatevertheywantorproviding information.Itisaboutconsideringpeople’sdesires,values,familysituations,social circumstancesandlifestyles;seeingthepersonasanindividual,andworkingtogetherto developappropriatesolutions. 1,2,3 Beingcompassionate,thinkingaboutthingsfromthe person’spoin...
How important is compassionate healthcare to you? A comparison of the perceptions of people in the United States and Ireland. J Res Nurs. 2017;22(1–2):60–9. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744987116679692. 14. Riggs JS, Woodby LL, Burgio KL, Bailey FA, Williams BR. "Don't get weak in...
A phased return to work is a compassionate, practical approach to allowing employees to transition smoothly back to work after a long absence. It’s a valuable strategy for supporting employee wellbeing and maintaining a positive work environment. For instance, the Department of Work and Pensions ...
Compassionate– we are empathetic, understanding and attentive to people’s concerns. We resolve concerns appropriately. Fair– we treat people, both patients and subscribers, fairly, proportionately and according to the evidence. Responsive– We ensure that patient concerns are addressed swiftly according...
In light of this, during health crises, effective strategies might comprise clear and reliable information disseminated by official media, compassionate governmental policies, considerate healthcare regulations, and the provision of empathetic and understanding care by healthcare providers. This is the ...