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Andre Matthias Müller1,2, Nicola Siew Pei Ngiam3, Michael Dunn4
1Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Frontiers in Medicine
|October 16, 2024
Summary
This study investigates an empathy-focused curriculum for healthcare students. The research aims to enhance psycho-social competencies, specifically empathy, in future medical, dental, nursing, and pharmacy professionals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Psycho-social Competencies
Background:
- Tertiary education for healthcare professionals prioritizes clinical skills but often overlooks crucial psycho-social competencies.
- Empathy, a key cognitive-behavioral attribute, offers significant benefits for both patients and healthcare providers.
- Existing pedagogical approaches to cultivate empathy in healthcare students are frequently fragmented, with limited research on integrated, empathy-focused curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and evaluate a novel, empathy-focused curriculum for tertiary healthcare profession students.
- To examine the impact of this curriculum on the development of empathy among students.
- To address the scarcity of research on comprehensive empathy-centered educational strategies in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving freshmen students in dentistry, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy programs in Singapore.
- Implementation of a novel curriculum with a strong emphasis on empathy.
- Mixed-methods data collection, including quantitative measures of cognitive-behavioral empathy and qualitative assessments of student perceptions.
Main Results:
- Data collection will assess cognitive-behavioral empathy, intentions for empathic care, and curriculum engagement.
- Qualitative data will explore student perceptions of patient care and empathy in relation to curriculum content.
- Findings will provide insights into the effectiveness of an integrated empathy-focused curriculum.
Conclusions:
- The study will provide valuable data on the efficacy of a dedicated empathy-focused curriculum in enhancing psycho-social competencies.
- Results are expected to inform the development of more effective pedagogical strategies for cultivating empathy in future healthcare professionals.
- This research aims to contribute to a more holistic approach to healthcare education, emphasizing the importance of empathy in clinical practice.
Keywords:
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