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Title: Developing a compassionate university: Insights from a longitudinal process evaluation.
Authors: Bakelants, Hanne (AUTHOR), Van Droogenbroeck, Filip (AUTHOR), De Donder, Liesbeth (AUTHOR), Chambaere, Kenneth (AUTHOR), Deliens, Luc (AUTHOR), Vanderstichelen, Steven (AUTHOR), Cohen, Joachim (AUTHOR), Dury, Sarah (AUTHOR)
Source: Death Studies. 2026, Vol. 50 Issue 2, p232-247. 16p.
Subjects: Health services administration, Community health services, Research funding, Focus groups, Sense of coherence, Compassion, Universities & colleges, Scientific observation, Interviewing, Leadership, Evaluation of medical care, Longitudinal method, Sound recordings, Thematic analysis, Information services, Organizational change, Action research, Research methodology, Masters programs (Higher education), Public health, Case studies, Data analysis software, Stakeholder analysis
Geographic Terms: Belgium
Abstract: Compassionate communities are gaining momentum as a new public health approach emphasizing community support during times of serious illness, death, and bereavement. However, evidence on their development, particularly in higher education, is limited. This study investigates the development of a Compassionate University, examining the underlying processes and contextual factors shaping its development. A longitudinal process evaluation was conducted, using field notes right-now surveys, individual interviews, focus groups, and strategic learning debriefs. Factors that facilitated the development process included leadership support, the establishment of the Compassionate Schools Learning Network, and alignment with existing university programs. Barriers were the lack of guiding examples, the fragmented university environment, resource constraints, and limited prioritization. Cognitive and social processes that supported the work involved recognizing the value of Compassionate University and adapting implementation strategies based on empirical feedback. However, challenges such as building coherence, engaging stakeholders, and assessing the work hampered the development process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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