Exploring perception and usage of narrative medicine by physician specialty: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Narrative medicine is a well-recognized and respected approach to care. It is now found in medical school curricula and widely implemented in practice. However, there has been no analysis of the perception and usage of narrative medicine across different medical specialties and whether there may be unique recommendations for implementation based upon specialty. The aims of this study were to explore these gaps in research.

Methods

Fifteen senior physicians who specialize in internal medicine, pediatrics, or surgery (5 physicians from each specialty) were interviewed in a semi-structured format about the utilization, benefits, drawbacks (i.e., negative consequences), and roles pertaining to narrative medicine. Qualitative content analysis of each interview was then

SUBMITTER: Fox DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8526278 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature