Content and outcomes of narrative medicine programmes: a systematic review of the literature through 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Narrative medicine (NM) incorporates stories into health sciences paradigms as fundamental aspects of the human experience. The aim of this systematic review is to answer the research question: how effective is the implementation and evaluation of NM programmes in academic medicine and health sciences? We documented objectives, content and evaluation outcomes of NM programming to provide recommendations for future narrative-based education.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of literature published through 2019 using five major databases: PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, ERIC and MedEdPORTAL. Eligible NM programming included textual analysis/close reading of published literature and creative/reflective writing. Qualifying participants comprised individuals from aca

SUBMITTER: Remein CD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7045204 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature