Trends of Change in Empathy Among Indian Medical Students: A Two-Year Follow-Up Study

Autor: Gayatri Bhatia, Jyoti V. Shetty
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, Vol 45 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0253-7176
0975-1564
02537176
DOI: 10.1177/02537176221104688
Popis: Background: The development of an empathic approach is essential for doctor–patient relationships. Medical training is a challenging time that may affect empathy. This study aimed to assess the change in empathy in students during medical education. Methods: One hundred and fifty MBBS students were recruited at admission and assessed for empathy, interpersonal reactivity, and general health. They were followed for two years and assessed at three intervals. Results: A significant decline was seen in empathy for both male and female students. The decline was correlated with psychological stress. Gender, family structure, having siblings, and increasing General Health Questionnaire score predicted change in empathy. Conclusion: Empathy declines with advancing training, varying with constitutional and situational factors. The medical curriculum should include skills like empathic communication as well.
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