Measuring and Improving Emotional Intelligence in Surgery: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Evaluate how emotional intelligence (EI) has been measured among surgeons and to investigate interventions implemented for improving EI.

Summary background

EI has relevant applications in surgery given its alignment with nontechnical skills. In recent years, EI has been measured in a surgical context to evaluate its relationship with measures such as surgeon burnout and the surgeon-patient relationship.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted by searching MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and PSYCINFO databases using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. MeSH terms and keywords included "emotional intelligence," "surgery," and "surgeon." Eligible studies included an EI assessment of surgeons, surgical residents, and

SUBMITTER: Abi-Jaoude JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8683575 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature