Caregivers’ Perceptions of Compassion Ability Among Paediatric Healthcare Providers in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.

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dc.contributor.authorWanjohi, Grace W
dc.contributor.authorMaingi, Lydiah
dc.date.accessioned2020-09-17T07:12:43Z
dc.date.available2020-09-17T07:12:43Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.descriptionA research article published in International Journal of Education and Researchen_US
dc.description.abstractINTRODUCTION: Compassion fatigue has the potential to impair compassion ability among paediatric health care providers (PHCPs). Despite the increased number of paediatric patients in the public hospitals occasioned by improved health services, the impact on PHCPs compassion ability has not been established. OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this study was to describe paediatric caregivers’ perceptions of compassion ability among PHCPs. METHODS: The study adopted the phenomenological research design. Data collection methods included unstructured interviews, focused group discussions and narratives. Perceptions of compassion ability among PHCP were sought from family caregivers of paediatric patients admitted during the period of study. RESULTS: 42 caregivers were included in the study. Majority were mothers aged between 21-30 years. The study found that caregivers perceived compassionate care as love and friendliness, timeliness in treatment, adequate consultation time and getting enough information from their PHCPs. Compassionate care varied from PHCP to PHCP depending on possession of these qualities. The PHCPs who had these qualities were viewed as compassionate while those who lacked them were viewed as uncompassionate. CONCLUSIONS: Caregivers conceptualize compassionate care as love and friendliness, timeliness in treatment, adequate consultation time and receiving adequate information concerning their children. PHCP need to understand these are important components of their services and realize that caregivers are not just interested in their services but in how these services are delivered.en_US
dc.identifier.citationWanjohi, G. W., & Maingi, L. CAREGIVERS’PERCEPTIONS OF COMPASSION ABILITY AMONG PAEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL, NAIROBI, KENYA.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2411-5681
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.ijern.com/journal/2020/July-2020/01.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/20374
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherContemporary Research Center CRC Publicationsen_US
dc.subjectCompassionen_US
dc.subjectCompassion Fatigueen_US
dc.subjectCompassion Abilityen_US
dc.subjectEmpathyen_US
dc.subjectCaregiver Perceptionsen_US
dc.subjectBurn Outen_US
dc.subjectTreatment Complianceen_US
dc.titleCaregivers’ Perceptions of Compassion Ability Among Paediatric Healthcare Providers in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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