Why might medical student empathy change throughout medical school? Protocol for a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Several studies suggest that medical student empathy declines throughout medical school. However, no studies have systematically investigated why. The objective of our proposed review is to conduct a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies investigating the reasons empathy may change throughout medical school.

Methods and analysis

This systematic review protocol follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We have searched MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL, ERIC and APA PsycINFO for relevant studies. We will also search reference lists of included studies and contact experts to identify additional studies. We will include any qualitative study investigating the reasons why empathy changes throughout med

SUBMITTER: Howick J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9677009 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature