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Article
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Publication Date
1-1-2018
Publication Title
BMJ Open
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024320
Abstract
Introduction: Compassionate patient care has been associated with improved clinical outcomes for patients. However, current evidence suggests that healthcare is experiencing a compassion crisis, with physicians frequently overlooking opportunities to treat patients with compassion. Although there is evidence that compassionate care can be enhanced through training interventions, it is currently unclear what specific skills and behaviours ought to be taught and how best to transfer this information to the learner. The objectives of this systematic review are to collate the world’s literature on compassion training to determine (1) the specific skills and behaviours that should be taught (curriculum), and (2) the methods of training that are most effective at improving compassionate patient care.
Recommended Citation
Patel, S., Pelletier-Bui, A., Smith, S., Roberts, M. B., Kilgannon, H. J. Trzeciak, S., & Roberts, B.W. (2019). Curricula and methods for physician compassion training: protocol for a systematic review. BMJ Open 2018;8:e024320. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024320
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