The colours and contours of compassion: A systematic review of the perspectives of compassion among ethnically diverse patients and healthcare providers

PloS One
Pavneet SinghShane Sinclair

Abstract

To identify and describe the perspectives, experiences, importance, and impact of compassionate care among ethnically diverse population groups. A systematic search of peer-reviewed research focused on compassionate care in ethnically diverse populations published between 1946 and 2017 was conducted. A total of 2296 abstracts were retrieved, out of which 23 articles met the inclusion criteria. Synthesis of the literature identified the perspectives, facilitators and barriers of compassion in healthcare within ethnic groups. Compassion was described as being comprised of healthcare provider (HCP) virtues (honesty, kindness, helpful, non-judgment) and actions (smile, touch, care, support, flexibility) aimed at relieving the suffering of patients. The importance and impact of providing compassion to ethnically diverse patients was also identified which included overcoming cultural differences, alleviating distress at end-of-life, promoting patient dignity and improving patient care. This review also identified the need for more contextual studies directly exploring the topic of compassion from the perspectives of individuals within diverse ethnic groups, rather than superimposing a pre-defined, enculturated and researcher-based de...Continue Reading

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Feb 13, 2020·Ethnicity & Health·Pavneet SinghShane Sinclair
Apr 8, 2020·Journal of Nursing Management·Alistair Hewison
Aug 12, 2020·International nursing review·I PapadopoulosA Zorba
Sep 19, 2020·Health & Social Care in the Community·Ángela María Ortega-GalánRocío Ortíz-Amo
Feb 11, 2021·Patient Education and Counseling·Mary G RhodesElizabeth A Jacobs
Mar 6, 2021·Nursing Ethics·Ángela María Ortega-GalánMaría Dolores Ruiz-Fernández
Nov 21, 2021·Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing·Lisa M Wall

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