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Research on Balint groups: A literature review
Kaatje Van Roy1, Stijn Vanheule1, Ruth Inslegers1
1Department of Psychoanalysis and Clinical Consulting, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
Patient Education and Counseling
|February 16, 2015
Summary
This review synthesizes research on Balint groups (BGs), finding the literature diverse but scarce and methodologically weak. Despite limitations, evidence suggests BGs are valuable, warranting further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Group Dynamics
Background:
- Balint groups (BGs) are established for healthcare professionals to discuss work-related challenges.
- The scientific literature on BGs is fragmented across various peer-reviewed journals.
- A comprehensive overview is needed to understand the current research landscape.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a systematic overview of the scientific literature on Balint groups (BGs).
- To analyze the characteristics of published BG studies.
- To identify and discuss the principal research topics within the BG literature.
Main Methods:
- Searched 'Web of Science' and 'Pubmed' databases for English-language studies on BGs.
- Included both empirical (qualitative, quantitative, mixed) and non-empirical articles.
- Analyzed 94 articles for study characteristics and research themes.
Main Results:
- 35 of the 94 articles were empirical studies.
- Key research topics included BG outcomes, participant characteristics, themes, processes, leadership, and evaluations.
- Non-empirical articles covered historical aspects, reports, and reflections.
Conclusions:
- Research on Balint groups (BGs) is diverse, limited, and often methodologically weak.
- Despite methodological limitations, the value of BG work is indicated.
- Further research, including long-term participation and modified BGs, is strongly recommended.
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