TY - JOUR
T1 - Exploring the impact of a compassion-orientated training program on personal care workers in a nursing home: A mixed-methods pilot study
AU - TSE, Mun Yee Mimi
AU - Yang, Zhi
AU - Yee Chung, Joanne Wai
AU - Chong, Yin Kei Doris
AU - Wong, Thomas Kwok shing
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - This pilot study aimed to explore the impact of a compassion-oriented training program on Personal Care Workers (PCWs) in a nursing home. A mixed-methods approach was used, including pre-and post-questionnaire surveys to measure changes in compassion, and in-depth interviews and daily diaries to explore PCWs' perceptions and experiences. A convenience sample of five female PCWs from a nursing home in Hong Kong participated in the study. The quantitative results showed that the PCWs experienced a decline in compassion after participating in the program. The qualitative data analysis identified three themes: (1) the multifaceted nature of compassion, (2) barriers and threats to compassion, and (3) the transfer of skills at the workplace. Overall, These findings highlighted the complexity of implementing effective compassion training programs in nursing home and emphasized the importance of recognizing the multifaceted nature of compassion and addressing barriers and threats to compassion in the workplace.
AB - This pilot study aimed to explore the impact of a compassion-oriented training program on Personal Care Workers (PCWs) in a nursing home. A mixed-methods approach was used, including pre-and post-questionnaire surveys to measure changes in compassion, and in-depth interviews and daily diaries to explore PCWs' perceptions and experiences. A convenience sample of five female PCWs from a nursing home in Hong Kong participated in the study. The quantitative results showed that the PCWs experienced a decline in compassion after participating in the program. The qualitative data analysis identified three themes: (1) the multifaceted nature of compassion, (2) barriers and threats to compassion, and (3) the transfer of skills at the workplace. Overall, These findings highlighted the complexity of implementing effective compassion training programs in nursing home and emphasized the importance of recognizing the multifaceted nature of compassion and addressing barriers and threats to compassion in the workplace.
U2 - 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.08.016
DO - 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.08.016
M3 - Article
C2 - 37703685
SN - 0197-4572
VL - 54
SP - 16
JO - Geriatric Nursing
JF - Geriatric Nursing
ER -