Effect of a 2-day communication skills training on nursing and midwifery students' empathy: a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Empathy is crucial to the fundamental aim and achievement of nursing and midwifery goals. Researchers agree on the positive role empathy plays in interpersonal relationships when providing healthcare. Models of good communication have been developed to assist nurses, midwives and doctors to improve their ability to communicate with patients. This study investigated the effect of a 2-day communication skills training (CST) on nursing and midwifery students' empathy in a randomised controlled trial.

Methods

The two groups had a baseline data collection at the same time. The intervention group had a CST, followed by post-test on day 3. The control group had post-test on day 4 just before their CST. The empathy outcome was measured with Jefferson Scales of Empathy-H

SUBMITTER: Alhassan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6429730 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature