Table 2.

Categories, themes, and subthemes

Categories	Themes	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