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An Introduction to the Science of Compassion.
- Source :
- Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship; Dec2023, Vol. 14 Issue 12, p388-393, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Modern medicine has long been focused on the hard science that drives change through numbers- based analysis and data-driven metrics. This has certainly allowed for significant progress to be made in healthcare, resulting in better treatment options, better patient safety, and better outcomes. Sometimes it seems that soft science principles, those ideas and data based on human behavior, are considered merely optional. A review of relevant studies shows many of the ways this omission has directly contributed to low satisfaction rates for both patients and providers. Soft skills can still be science and data based. This paper includes patient comments and introduces the concept of compassion science, which uses data collected within the fields of trauma and cognitive science to improve care and outcomes for oncology patients, increase trust and satisfaction levels for both patients and providers, and decrease the overall cost of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MEDICAL care cost statistics
MENTAL illness risk factors
CANCER patient psychology
MEMORY
PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout
SELF-perception
PATIENT decision making
EMOTIONAL trauma
COGNITION
PATIENT satisfaction
COST control
MEDICAL technology
COMPASSION
PATIENTS' attitudes
LEARNING
QUALITY assurance
JOB satisfaction
PATIENT-professional relations
MEDICAL informatics
SCIENCE
CANCER patient medical care
TRUST
PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21660999
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174336325