Course content:
This course focuses on developing knowledge about compassion in nursing and skills in the practice of compassionate care, through a theoretical approach based on the latest scientific evidence. The aim is to provide a comprehensive approach to the philosophical and historical foundations of compassion, the evolution of the concept of compassion in the context of contemporary nursing, theories and models of “human caring”, formative experiences and development of teaching in nursing training, and the promotion of interventions that promote compassion in health care.
Learning outcomes:
- To critically analyze the concept of compassion in nursing, and distinguish it from relatable constructs such as sympathy, empathy or humanization.
- To understand Roach’s care model and the C’s, identifying their relevance to clinical practice and the promotion of quality health care.
- To identify barriers and/or obstacles, as well as facilitating factors for the implementation of compassionate practices.
- To evaluate pedagogical interventions that strengthen compassionate attitudes and behaviors in nursing students and professionals.
- To reflect on methodologies that can contribute to the sustainability of passive care in health care organizations.
Objectives:
- Promote understanding of the theoretical and historical foundations of compassion in nursing, highlighting the interconnection between ethical values, clinical practice and professional training.
- To provide instruments and approaches to assess compassion in the health care context, recognizing the cultural and individual specificities of health professionals.
- Develop pedagogical skills that foster the teaching of compassionate attitudes in nurses and nursing students.
- To enable the implementation of innovative strategies for compassionate care practices.
- To encourage critical reflection on compassionate professional practice and its importance in alleviating suffering.
