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1Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg. loratom@uj.ac.za.
Student nurses perceive themselves as empathetic in their care. This study found no significant difference in empathy perceptions between third- and fourth-year nursing students, highlighting the importance of self-reflection for future nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Empathy in nursing is crucial for positive patient outcomes and patient-centered care.
- Student nurses' self-perception of empathy is vital for effective caring relationships.
- Self-reflection is essential for student nurses to develop and understand their empathetic abilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess student nurses' self-perceptions of empathy in caring.
- To compare empathy perceptions between third-year and fourth-year student nurses.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative, descriptive, and comparative study design.
- Utilized the Consultation and Relational Empathy (CARE) measure questionnaire (10 items, 5-point Likert scale).
- Data analyzed using descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and t-tests on 56 undergraduate student nurses.
Main Results:
- All participating student nurses reported positive self-perceptions of empathy in caring.
- No statistically significant difference was found in empathy perceptions between third-year and fourth-year student nurses.
Conclusions:
- Findings inform nursing education and training programs to enhance student nurses' empathy.
- Recommends future research incorporating patient perspectives to mitigate bias.
- Contributes to the understanding of self-perceived empathy in student nurses to support best practices in nursing.
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