Using creative methods in practice development to understand and develop compassionate care
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TL;DR
The use of creative methods within a practice development study helped to engage participants in a deep understanding of compassion within an older people care setting in an acute hospital.
Abstract
Background:Compassionate care is a key priority for policy and the profession ,yet the meaning of the concept and the processes that enable it to happen in the context of everyday practice is unclear. Creative methods within a practice development study helped to engage participants in a deep understanding of compassion. Aims and objectives :One of the aims of the study was to explore the experiences of s taff, patients and their families in giving and receiving care within an older people care setting in an acute hospital. The use of creative methods in helping to explore this aim as well as enhancing engagement with the inquiry process and ownership of fi ndings is the focus of this paper. The