Gonzalez Jaramillo, ValentinaValentinaGonzalez JaramilloKrikorian, AliciaAliciaKrikorianTripodoro, VilmaVilmaTripodoroJorge, MargaritaMargaritaJorgeZambrano Ramos, Sofia CarolinaSofia CarolinaZambrano RamosLópez, FrancyFrancyLópezVélez, Maria ClaraMaria ClaraVélezNoguera, TatianaTatianaNogueraOrellana, SebastiánSebastiánOrellanaMontilla, SilvinaSilvinaMontillaChristen-Cevallos Rosero, AndriAndriChristen-Cevallos RoseroEychmüller, SteffenSteffenEychmüller2024-10-252024-10-252023-05-08https://boris-portal.unibe.ch/handle/20.500.12422/167160BACKGROUND Communities and local governments invest in compassionate communities (CCs) a great deal of time, money, effort, and work. However, it is not known whether the CCs are having the effect they are expected to have, so the value of continuing with these initiatives is unknown, and there is a need for a model for evaluating CCs to solve the question. OBJECTIVES To identify a set of core outcomes or benefits that should be measured to assess the impact of the CCs. DESIGN Multiple-methods study involving three communities, each in a different country (Argentina, Colombia, and Switzerland). METHODS AND ANALYSIS To identifying the set of core outcomes, which is the first step in developing the CC evaluation model, five phases will follow: online meetings, literature review, fieldwork, Delphi survey, and social transfer. We will involve members of the local communities of Bern, Buenos Aires, and Medellin at three different levels: (1) citizens (e.g. patients, caregivers, and family members), (2) organizations and institutions involved in the program implementation (e.g. health care organizations, churches, non-governmental organizations, and schools), and (3) political and governmental sectors. ETHICS The study will be conducted following existing international regulations and guidance such as the Declaration of Helsinki. The ethics committee of Pallium Latin America and the ethics committee of the canton of Bern considered our application exempt from the need for approval. Ethics approval in Bern and Buenos Aires is in the process of being obtained. The ethics committee of the Pontifical Bolivarian University approved this protocol. DISCUSSION We expect that this project will help bridge the gap in knowledge regarding the measurable impact of the CCs and enhance more CC development.encompassionate communities palliative care public health600 - Technology::610 - Medicine & health300 - Social sciences, sociology & anthropology::360 - Social problems & social servicesarticle10.48350/1826063718753010.1177/26323524231170885