Investigating differences in clinician compassion in primary care settings.
Compassion Disparities in Primary Care: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study
This study is looking at how caring and compassion from doctors and nurses can change depending on different groups of patients, especially those who might not get the same level of care, and it wants to see how this affects patients' trust and willingness to follow their treatment plans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rowan University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Glassboro, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10878795 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores how compassion from healthcare providers varies among different patient populations, particularly those affected by healthcare disparities. It aims to understand the impact of clinician compassion on patient trust and adherence to treatment. By using real-time assessments at the point of care, the study seeks to gather more accurate data on patient experiences and the factors that influence compassion in clinical settings. The findings could help identify specific behaviors that enhance or diminish the perception of compassion among diverse patient groups.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds who may experience disparities in healthcare.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience healthcare disparities or those who are not receiving care in primary care settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare experiences and outcomes for patients by fostering greater compassion in clinical interactions.
How similar studies have performed: While the focus on compassion disparities is relatively novel, previous research has indicated that addressing clinician behaviors can significantly impact patient trust and satisfaction.
Where this research is happening
Glassboro, United States
- Rowan University — Glassboro, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Trzeciak, Stephen Walter — Rowan University
- Study coordinator: Trzeciak, Stephen Walter
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.