2016
DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2016.07.003
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Comorbid Chronic Pain and Depression: Patient Perspectives on Empathy

Abstract: Background: Clinician empathy is a well-documented component of effective patient/provider

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“…On the other hand, asthma patients with low empathy feel hopeless and believe that they are physically and emotionally neglected by their physicians or others. Empathy may help patients with chronic physical conditions who experience negative affect feel that they are understood and taken seriously by others and that their needs are addressed and met (Sternke, Abrahamson, & Bair, 2016). So teaching patients how to empathize with their physician and others can also be effective to reduce physical symptoms.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…On the other hand, asthma patients with low empathy feel hopeless and believe that they are physically and emotionally neglected by their physicians or others. Empathy may help patients with chronic physical conditions who experience negative affect feel that they are understood and taken seriously by others and that their needs are addressed and met (Sternke, Abrahamson, & Bair, 2016). So teaching patients how to empathize with their physician and others can also be effective to reduce physical symptoms.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Patient population with chronic pain is very high throughout the world. Annual expenditure on pain treatment is higher than many other diseases [1,2].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 92%
“…Effective clinical reasoning driven by perspective‐taking is vital for a patient and provider connection . People want to feel understood and not judged by healthcare providers . As part of the clinical reasoning process, when healthcare providers validate what the patient is experiencing, they communicate that they care .…”
Section: Positive Outcomes Associated With Perspective‐takingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…People want to feel understood and not judged by healthcare providers . As part of the clinical reasoning process, when healthcare providers validate what the patient is experiencing, they communicate that they care . When patients feel understood and cared for, they are more likely to trust their providers and follow through with healthcare decisions .…”
Section: Positive Outcomes Associated With Perspective‐takingmentioning
confidence: 99%