Table 1 Categories, Themes, and Subthemes

Perspectives on compassion and compassionate behaviour

Nature of compassion

Conceptualizing compassion

Temporal Aspects

Development of compassion

Antecedents of compassion

Cultivating compassion

Interpersonal factors associated with compassion in the clinical setting

Relational factors

Clinical communication

Action and practical compassion

Barriers and enablers to compassionate care

Educational barriers

Practice setting barriers

Outcomes of compassionate care

Compassion Interventions

Clinical interventions

Educational interventions