Valuing compassion through definition and measurement

Belinda Dewar; Simon Pullin; Ria Tocheris

doi:10.7748/nm2011.02.17.9.32.c8301

Valuing compassion through definition and measurement

Belinda Dewar, Simon Pullin, Ria Tocheris

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Abstract

The Leadership in Compassionate Care programme aims to embed compassionate care in practice and education. This article describes a project within the programme that explores with staff, patients and families the meaning of compassion and how this can be measured. The project has involved developing practicestatements from noticing the aspects of compassionate care that work well. Staff were provided with support to consider, develop and implement actions that would help ensure consistency in developing compassionate care.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	32-37
Number of pages	6
Journal	Nursing Management (Harrow)
Volume	17
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7748/nm2011.02.17.9.32.c8301
Publication status	Published - 2 Feb 2011
Externally published	Yes

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caring
compassion
action research

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