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Can Self‐Compassion Promote Healthcare Provider Well‐Being and Compassionate Care to Others? Results of a Systematic Review

Sinclair, Shane, Kondejewski, Jane, Raffin‐Bouchal, Shelley, King‐Shier, Kathryn M., Singh, Pavneet·2017·Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being

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Background This meta-narrative review, conducted according to the RAMESES (Realist And Meta-narrative Evidence Syntheses: Evolving Standards) standards, critically examines the construct of self-compassion to determine if it is an accurate target variable to mitigate work-related stress and promote compassionate caregiving in healthcare providers. Methods PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science databases were searched. Studies were coded as referring to: (1) conceptualisation of self-compassion; (2) measures of self-compassion; (3) self-compassion and affect; and (4) self-compassion interventions. A narrative approach was used to evaluate self-compassion as a paradigm. Results Sixty-nine studies were included. The construct of self-compassion in healthcare has significant limitations. Self-compassion has been related to the definition of compassion, but includes limited facets of compassion and adds elements of uncompassionate behavior. Empirical studies use the Self-Compassion Scale, which is criticised for its psychometric and theoretical validity. Therapeutic interventions purported to cultivate self-compassion may have a broader effect on general affective states. An alleged outcome of self-compassion is compassionate care; however, we found no studies that included patient reports on this primary outcome. Conclusion We critically examine and delineate self-compassion in healthcare providers as a composite of common facets of self-care, healthy self-attitude…

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  • There is evidence of successful application of MBCT with health professionals in reducing stress and burnout.

    “Embora o MBCT tenha sido originalmente utilizado em populações clínicas, existem evidências do sucesso da sua aplicação junto de profissionais de saúde na redução de stresse e de burnout (Luberto et al., 2017; Shapiro, Brown, & Biegel, 2007; Sinclair, Kondejewski, Raffin-Bouchal, King-Shier, & Singh, 2017).”

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Authors
Sinclair, S., Kondejewski, J., Raffin‐Bouchal, S., King‐Shier, K. M., & Singh, P.
Affiliations
University of Calgary (CA)
Corresponding author
Sinclair, Shane
Venue
Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2017-04-10
Volume
9
Issue
2
Pages
168-206
ISSN
  • 1758-0846 (ISSN-L)
  • 1758-0854
OpenAlex
W2607015707
Cited by
109
References
108
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.96
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Libraries and Cultural Resources (University of Calgary) (submittedVersion)
Funders
University of Calgary
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health, psychology, and well-being
Keywords
self-compassion, healthcare workers, compassionate care, occupational stress, self-compassion interventions, Self-Compassion Scale, construct validity, affective states, self-care, self-awareness
MeSH terms
Empathy, Health Personnel, Humans, Personal Satisfaction, Quality of Health Care, Self Care

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