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Empathy from a nursing perspective: Moving beyond borrowed theory.

K M Walker1, M R Alligood

  • 1University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, USA.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
|June 20, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Empathy in nursing lacks a clear definition and application. This study compares two empathy theories, highlighting the need for nursing-specific frameworks to advance nursing science and practice effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Psychology
  • Healthcare Theory

Background:

  • Empathy is central to nursing but lacks a unified definition and application in practice.
  • Existing literature shows little consensus on empathy's meaning and use within nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare two distinct theories of empathy: Kohut's self-psychology model and King's Interacting Systems nursing framework.
  • To clarify conceptual issues surrounding empathy in nursing.
  • To evaluate the contributions and limitations of using borrowed theory for nursing practice.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of two theoretical models of empathy.
  • Examination of theoretical frameworks within the context of nursing practice.
  • Literature review to identify consensus and divergence in empathy conceptualization.

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Main Results:

  • Significant differences and similarities exist between Kohut's and King's theories of empathy.
  • Borrowed theories may not adequately fit the unique nature of nursing practice.
  • Lack of nursing-centric theory hinders the development of nursing science.

Conclusions:

  • Empathy is a nursing phenomenon that requires study from a nursing perspective.
  • Developing nursing science necessitates theory grounded in nursing practice.
  • Continued reliance on borrowed theory can delay and misdirect efforts to understand empathy in nursing.