The impact of a narrative medicine program on obstetrics and gynecology residents' empathy ability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Empathy is essential in medical practice, particularly in obstetrics and gynecology. Narrative Medicine, which involves storytelling and reflective writing, has been shown to enhance empathy among healthcare providers. Despite its benefits, there is limited research on the impact of narrative medicine on empathy among obstetrics and gynecology residents.

Methods

This study is a prospective controlled trail aimed at investigating the impact of a narrative medicine-based curriculum on the empathy levels of obstetrics and gynecology residents. The subjects of this study are obstetrics and gynecology residents undergoing standardized training at Hangzhou First People's Hospital in 2023, which was divided into two groups: one receiving narrative medicine training and t

SUBMITTER: Qian J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654429 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature