Understanding of empathetic communication in acute hospital settings: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Empathy and empathy education have been reviewed a number of times through systematic reviews and meta-analyses; however, the topic of 'empathetic communication' remains poorly understood when considering engaging in hospital-based research. Therefore, this scoping review aimed to explore the existing literature concerning empathetic communication in hospital settings and to evaluate the definitions presented.

Design

Scoping review.

Data sources

Systematic searches of the PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane, PsycINFO, and PsycArticles databases were conducted.

Study selection

All English studies in which empathetic communication in hospital settings were explored. The search terms used included empathy, communication, hospital settings, providers, and consumers.

SUBMITTER: Haribhai-Thompson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9528576 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature