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Proficient nurses' empathy in caring for people with dementia
Yuka Ishii1, Li Yao2, Hitoshi Oyama3
1Faculty of Nursing, Uekusa Gakuen University (Uekusa Gakuen Daigaku), Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being
|December 25, 2025
Summary
Empathy in dementia care fosters better nurse-patient relationships and can reduce nurse burnout. Understanding nurses
Area of Science:
- Gerontological nursing
- Dementia care nursing
Background:
- Empathy is crucial for improving the quality of dementia care.
- Effective strategies for promoting empathy among dementia care nurses are not well-defined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the role of nurses' empathy in caring for individuals with dementia.
- To explore how nurses' empathy influences the quality of dementia care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative and inductive analysis of focus-group interviews.
- Snowball sampling of certified nurse specialists in gerontological and dementia nursing.
Main Results:
- Six categories of care experiences emerged, including acknowledging patient diversity, active engagement, emotional resonance, and teamwork.
- Nurses' empathy involves understanding and acknowledging patients' thoughts and personalities.
- Teamwork is essential for providing tailored dementia care.
Conclusions:
- Empathy is a cornerstone of nurse-patient interactions in dementia care, promoting harmonious relationships.
- Findings can inform dementia care education for nurses, potentially mitigating burnout.
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