The effectiveness of Balint groups at improving empathy in medical and nursing education: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Autor: Bin Gong, Xiaochen Zhang, Chen Lu, Chengcheng Wu, Jin Yang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: BMC Medical Education, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1472-6920
DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-06098-3
Popis: Abstract Objective Empathy is crucial for patient health. The Balint group is a commonly used method for empathy training. However, the impact of Balint groups on empathy remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aims to assess the impact of Balint groups on empathy training among medical and nursing students, as well as doctors and nurses. Methods This review involved searching multiple databases for relevant articles. Rigorous eligibility criteria were applied during the screening of titles and abstracts, and during the selection of records. Following a full-text eligibility evaluation, two reviewers independently extracted data from the final selection of studies, and a meta-analysis was conducted. The standardized mean difference (SMD) was calculated to assess the systematic outcomes. Results A total of 11 studies were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Participants in Balint groups demonstrated a significant increase in empathy than those in the control group (SMD = 1.46, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.86–2.06; p
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