This paper explores transformative strategies in hand therapy aimed at improving the patient
experience-a critical factor linked to improved clinical outcomes and increased satisfaction …

Objective This scoping review seeks to understand how kindness, compassion and empathy
are defined and conceptualised within existing healthcare services literature. Introduction …

Background Compassionate care is a fundamental component of healthcare today; yet,
many measures of compassionate care are subjective in focus and lack clarity around what …

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the levels of nurses' fear of compassion for others,
fear of compassion from others, and fear of self-compassion and to examine the effect of fear …

Objective To explain older rural women's participation in clinical decision-making with GPs
and explore factors associated with their pre-visit planning and involvement in treatment …

Purpose Integrated care (IC) is mainly studied from the perspectives of organisations or
employees. However, less research is focussed on how patients themselves experience …

Nurse leaders in many settings are responsible for clinic operations. Knowing the medical
and financial stakes of each patient encounter, it is not surprising to encounter patients …

Disclosure of personal information about wellbeing and mental health is a nuanced situation
requiring trust between agents. Current methods for initial mental health assessments are …

Implications for practice and research Better patient outcomes can be directly correlated with
healthcare professionals' kind deeds and effective communication. Two main themes …

Young people seeking support from mental health services in Aotearoa often face long
waitlists and significant delays in receiving care. Extended waits have been associated with …