Abstract
Abstracts. (2020). Alternative, Oral, Poster and Symposia Abstracts for QHR, 2019. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 19, 1-92. doi: 10.1177/1609406920909934
In the above-referenced paper, the correct title and abstract for “A Grounded Theory of Healthcare Providers’ Experiences of Awe And Practice of Compassion in Long-Term Care” is as below:
Daranne Harris, University of Calgary
Shane Sinclair, University of Calgary
Though residents and families express the importance of compassion, feedback indicates this is not consistently experienced in long-term care (LTC). This practice gap reveals a need to understand and improve compassion. Literature suggests that awe, an elevating experience of wonder, has a direct correlation to prosocial behaviour like compassion. However, there is little research into experiences of awe in modern healthcare and its impact on compassion, or its relationship to healthcare provider (HCP) wellbeing, which is known to impact the quality of care given. This research aims to explore the relationship between HCPs’ experiences of awe and their practice of compassion in LTC. Grounded Theory (GT) is ideal for exploring nascent areas of research focussed on social interactions. Through semi-structured interviews, this research will elicit HCPs’ experiences of awe and how these inform compassion. It is anticipated based on other sample sizes in GT that 15-20 participants will be needed to meet data saturation. Developing a conceptual theory that equips HCPs to provide compassion to LTC residents serves as an important foundation for future research. Understanding the nature of awe; the process and conditions it occurs under; and its effects on compassion will provide clinicians with the knowledge to enhance compassion and increase the quality of life of both staff and residents. A conceptual model describing the nature of and relationship between awe and compassion has the potential to influence healthcare systems. As a result, this research will advance evidence-informed, compassionate practice to improve care.