Developing empathy in healthcare professions students: protocol of a mixed-methods non-controlled longitudinal intervention study

• Published in: Frontiers in medicine Vol. 11; p. 1452516
• Main Authors: Müller, Andre Matthias, Ngiam, Nicola Siew Pei, Dunn, Michael, Samarasekera, Dujeepa D, Goh, Benjamin Yen Seow, Goh, Charlene En Hui, Toh, Ann, Lee, Jeannette, Yau, Wai-Ping, Lau, Lydia Siew Tang, Gallagher, Paul John
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 01.10.2024
• Subjects: compassion; healthcare education; healthcare professionalism; interdisciplinary instruction; Medicine; psycho-social competencies; healthcare education; compassion; healthcare professionalism; psycho-social competencies; interdisciplinary instruction

Despite the necessary focus on clinical skills and knowledge during the tertiary education of healthcare professionals, the literature highlights the importance of developing psycho-social competencies. Empathy, a cognitive-behavioral attribute linked to various benefits for patients and healthcare...