On empathy: Fundamental issues regarding its nature and teaching

Brink, H

doi:10.4102/curationis.v14i1.313

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“…Despite a recent emphasis in the psychological literature on the role of both cognitive and affective empathy on the manifestation of altruistic or helping behaviors, there have been few investigations of empathy within health care settings despite a belief that empathy plays a critical role in patient care. [53][54][55] Perhaps not surprisingly, of the almost 700 articles published in psychology-related journals between 1980 and 1999 that were relevant to the construct of empathy, less than 3 percent addressed levels of empathy in health care professionals. This obvious deficit in empirical study is occurring in conjunction with an increase in the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related senile dementia disorders.…”

Section: The Study Of Empathy In Health Care Professionalsmentioning

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Predictors of empathy in dementia care staff

Gilson¹,

Moyer²

2000

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease

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Past research suggests that empathy levels between people vary as a function of individual characteristics. Although empathy has been studied in such health care professionals as physicians and nurses, there has been little evaluation of empathy in staff caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other senile dementia disorders. This study examines the relationship between levels of empathy and the demographic and personality characteristics of a sample of dementia care staff in Wisconsin. Results suggest that empathy is related to diverse caregiver characteristics and is associated more frequently with personality rather than demographic variables. Empathy levels also were found to be different between male and female caregivers, which is consistent with past studies. Recommendations are made for future research with this population of health care professionals. Clinical implications are discussed.

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Section: The Study Of Empathy In Health Care Professionalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Predictors of empathy in dementia care staff

Gilson¹,

Moyer²

2000

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease

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Empathy: a literature review and concept analysis

White

1997

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Empathy appears to be an important concept in the interpersonal repertoire of the nurse. There are a number of definitions and models of empathy available in the literature. These definitions and models are explored and analysed using Walker & Avant's (1983) approach to concept analysis. A model case of the concept is described and the relevant defining attributes identified. A borderline case and an example of 'not the case' are also examined. This concept analysis may assist practitioners to develop the behavioural skills of empathy and to recognize and coach it in their students and colleagues.

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Strategies to improve the performance of learners in a nursing college Part II: Issues pertaining to management, attitudes and values

Waterson¹,

Harms²,

Qupe³

et al. 2006

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This article forms part two of a bigger study that was conducted in a nursing college to explore and describe the reasons for the poor performance of learners. Part one of the study dealt with the issues pertaining to education, while this article (part two) seeks to describe issues pertaining to management, attitudes and values that lead to the poor performance of learners in the nursing college under study.
A qualitative, exploratory and descriptive design that was contextual in nature was employed, and three focus groups interviews were conducted. Seven tutors formed one group while other two groups were formed by fourth-year learners following a comprehensive diploma course. All participants voluntarily participated in the study. Data was analyzed using the descriptive method of open coding in accordance with Tesch’s protocol (in Creswell, 1994:154-156). Trustworthiness was ensured using the following principles: credibility, conformability, transferability and dependability (Lincoln & Guba 1985:290-326). Findings were categorized into issues pertaining to management, attitudes and values that had an influence on the poor performance of learners as follows:
Management: Inadequate resources and study facilities; policies that change frequently; tutors’ dissatisfaction with regard to staff development, the lack of involvement by management and lack of management support, staff shortage and maldistribution of staff members; ineffective selection process of learners; inconsistent regulations, and too many of them; policies and procedures resulting in confusion and poor discipline.
Attitudes and values: Tutors’ lack of motivation and interest, lack of respect by learners and no team work among tutors.Through a conceptualization process and the recommendations by participants, strategies to improve the learners’ performance were described. It is recommended that these strategies be submitted to the staff development committee for implementation and future follow-up research be undertaken to determine the effectiveness of the strategies. It is also recommended that other nursing colleges replicate the study within their context

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On empathy: Fundamental issues regarding its nature and teaching

Cited by 3 publications

References 36 publications

Predictors of empathy in dementia care staff

Predictors of empathy in dementia care staff

Empathy: a literature review and concept analysis

Strategies to improve the performance of learners in a nursing college Part II: Issues pertaining to management, attitudes and values

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