Compassion: Learning Needs and Training Opportunities—a Survey Among Palliative Healthcare Providers in Italy

Abstract

Compassion is a key quality in palliative care; however, there is a lack of evidence of the need to discuss the theme of compassion and professionals’ training in the subject. The study aimed to investigate the knowledge of the construct of a sample of Italian healthcare professionals (HCPs) working in palliative care. In addition, their learning needs and training opportunities were explored. An online survey was completed by 330 HCPs. It was divided into five sections which examined knowledge of the construct of compassion and the perception of its utility in palliative care, the activities carried out in eventual training in compassion, and professionals’ learning needs thereof. Professionals who had knowledge of the right definition of compassion considered it more useful and training more necessary. Most of the sample never received training about compassion. However, 97% of those who received training believed it to be necessary. Satisfaction with training was higher among those who received multidisciplinary team education. Training occasions are relatively rare in the Italian context, although they seem to increase knowledge and awareness about the construct utility and training necessity. Besides, multidisciplinary team training seems to be more satisfying. Offering team training on compassion can promote a deeper awareness of it and of its utility in clinical practice.

Enhancing care for transgender and gender diverse survivors of intimate partner violence: an Ontario-wide survey examining health and social service providers’ learning needs

“…The survey, used in this study, consisted of four sections with 19 closed-ended and 4 open-ended questions, included respondent characteristics, prior training, workplace practices and learning needs (see online supplemental material 1 ). Variables examined for (1) Respondent characteristics were age, gender identity and assigned gender at birth (adapted from Kronk et al 43 ), ethnicity/racial background, 44 highest level of education, population primarily served, years’ experience as a health or social/community service provider, experience supporting a trans client experiencing IPV, current role and level of knowledge/expertise on supporting trans survivors of IPV (adapted from Haverkamp et al 45 ); (2) Prior training were previous training on IPV against trans persons (including type of training, organisation providing training, content covered and reasons if no training) (adapted from Bovero et al 46 and Li et al 47 ) and modality and length of training (adapted from Bovero et al 46 ); (3) Workplace practices were available training on supporting trans survivors of IPV (adapted from Fraser et al 48 ), adherence to specific guidelines/protocols and reasons if not (adapted from Fraser et al 48 ) and barriers to supporting trans persons experiencing IPV (adapted from Fraser et al 48 ); (4) Learning needs were benefit of (additional) training, desired topics for an e-learning curriculum (options drawn from the literature, pre-existing resources and expert opinion); other suggestions for an e-learning curriculum and insights into what would help in supporting trans clients experiencing IPV (adapted from Fraser et al 48 ) (see tables 1–3 and figures 1–2 for full response options).…”

La Cosmovisión Del Cuidado De Si Y La Otredad Como Competencia Cultural Y Compasiva

“…Siguiendo esta línea, las enfermeras, como miembros de la aldea global deben salir de sus contextos locales y abrirse a las nuevas áreas reales de aprendizaje, en las cuales deben tratarse temas relacionados con derechos humanos, movilidad humana y son las universidades quienes llevan la mayor responsabilidad en esta formación. Ofrecer capacitación a los enfermeros sobre la compasión puede promover un conocimiento de él y de su utilidad en la práctica clínica (27).…”