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Lauren M Granat1, Nivaas Thanoo1, Matthew Dettmer2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195 USA.
Medical Science Educator
|January 8, 2024
Summary
Narrative medicine (NM) enhances physician empathy and well-being by reflecting on patient stories. A new NM curriculum in an internal medicine residency program demonstrated positive effects on these outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Narrative medicine (NM) involves reflecting on patient stories.
- This practice is associated with improved physician empathy and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate a narrative medicine curriculum.
- To assess the impact of the curriculum on resident well-being and empathy.
Main Methods:
- A narrative medicine curriculum was implemented in a large internal medicine residency program.
- The curriculum focused on reflective practices using patient narratives.
Main Results:
- The implemented narrative medicine curriculum showed positive effects.
- Further analysis is needed to quantify the specific improvements in empathy and well-being.
Conclusions:
- Narrative medicine curricula can be successfully integrated into internal medicine residency programs.
- The findings suggest NM is a valuable tool for enhancing physician well-being and empathy.
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