Validity and Reliability of the Jefferson Scale of Empathy, Nursing Student Version R in a Sample of Iranian Oncology Nurses

Kesbakhi, Maryam Sedaghati; Rohani, Camelia; Mohtashami, Jamileh; Nasiri, Malihe

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“…In spite of the three-factor structure of empathy (perspective-taking, compassionate care, and walking in the patient's shoes) in the original version of the JSE [35], in the Persian version of the JSE-NS version R, a four-factor structure was confirmed by a sample of oncology nurses [40]. Therefore, in the present study the score of the JSE-NS version R was used in total, and its subscales were not reported separately.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…The reliability of the Scale was determined by Cronbach's alpha coefficient in a sample of nursing students (α = 0.77) in that study [37]. In an initial study regarding the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the scale in Iran, both the internal consistency and stability of the scale, based on Cronbach's alpha coefficient (α =0.90) and Intra-Class Correlation (ICC) coefficient (ICC = 0.90) were satisfactory within a sample of oncology nurses (n = 30) [40]. In the current study, Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale was 0.86.…”

Section: Jefferson Scale Of Empathy-nursing Student Version R (Jse-nsmentioning

confidence: 89%

“…This scale was translated to 53 languages and was applied in more than 83 countries [39]. In this study, the Persian version of the JSE-Nursing Student version R (JSE-NS version R) as a specific tool for measurement of empathy with 20 items was used [40]. The original version of the scale contains three factors (perspective taking, compassionate care, and standing in patient's shoes) [35], but in an initial study on the Persian version of the scale, it showed a four-factor structure [40].…”

Section: Jefferson Scale Of Empathy-nursing Student Version R (Jse-nsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this study, the Persian version of the JSE-Nursing Student version R (JSE-NS version R) as a specific tool for measurement of empathy with 20 items was used [40]. The original version of the scale contains three factors (perspective taking, compassionate care, and standing in patient's shoes) [35], but in an initial study on the Persian version of the scale, it showed a four-factor structure [40]. The respondents need to quantify the level of their agreement with each of the items from strongly disagree (1 score) to strongly agree (7 score) on a seven-point Likert-type Scale.…”

Section: Jefferson Scale Of Empathy-nursing Student Version R (Jse-nsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this study the Persian version of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) with 28 items was used as a general tool for measuring empathy [40]. This tool was designed by Davis in 1980 [41].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Empathy from the perspective of oncology nurses

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Background: Empathy is the ability to put yourself in the place of others and understand their feelings and experiences. Empathy with cancer patients is essential in all disease stages. The purpose of our study was to determine the level and type of empathy in a sample of Iranian oncology nurses and to investigate the relationship between nurses' empathy and their demographic characteristics. Methods: This is a descriptive study with cross-sectional design, which was carried out by a convenience sample of oncology nurses (n = 181). They answered the Jefferson Scale of Empathy-Nursing Student version R (JSE-NS version R), and the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI). Independent t-test and ANOVA were used to determine the difference of empathy based on various demographic variables. The relationship between empathy and significant demographic variables were evaluated by multiple linear regression (MLR) analyses. Results: The mean age of the oncology nurses was 34.9 ± 6.7 years. The mean score of empathy was 106 ± 16.5 (range of 20-140) using the JSE-NS version R. Based on the IRI subscales, the mean score of empathic concern (20.5 ± 5.8) was higher in comparison with the subscales of perspective-taking (14.6 ± 3.5), fantasy (11.0 ± 5.5), and personal distress (14.0 ± 4.5). MLR models showed that the variables of age (β = 0.22, p ≤ 0.005), marital status (β = 0. 21, p ≤ 0.006), and having children, (β = 0.19, p ≤ 0.012) predicted 22% of changes in the nurses' empathy, respectively. Discussion: This study showed that empathy is more emotional than cognitive in this sample of oncology nurses. As a cognitive response is more dependent on subjective judgments, there is a possibility to increase the level of this kind of empathy. Conclusions: Empowering oncology nurses is necessary in the field of cognitive empathy, by periodic measurements, and in-service training programs with focus on nurses' experiences.

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confidence: 89%

Section: Jefferson Scale Of Empathy-nursing Student Version R (Jse-nsmentioning

confidence: 89%

Section: Jefferson Scale Of Empathy-nursing Student Version R (Jse-nsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Jefferson Scale Of Empathy-nursing Student Version R (Jse-nsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Empathy in Japanese paramedicine students: A cross‐sectional study

Beovich

Williams

2020

Nursing & Health Sciences

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Empathy is an important characteristic for healthcare students and professionals that may improve the quality of healthcare interactions. Empathy has predominantly been studied within medicine, but also among various allied health personnel. Within paramedicine, empathy has previously been examined internationally, but not within Japan. This study used a descriptive, cross-sectional methodology which aimed to examine self-reported empathy in Japanese paramedic students using the Jefferson Scale of Empathy, and compare results with similar international cohorts. Empathy levels in the Japanese cohort were higher among females compared to males. In addition, there was a decrease in empathy with each subsequent year of the paramedic program, and a general decrease as age increased. This contrasts with comparable Australian cohorts which demonstrate no significant change in empathy levels during the undergraduate program. Empathy levels measured in the Japanese paramedic cohort were generally lower than for Australian cohorts. The reasons for the differences are unclear at present and thus further research in this area is required to fully determine and describe the contributing factors.

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Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of Body Image Coping Strategies Inventory

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Kamrani

Jafarian

2018

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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Background:Coping strategies are one of the key elements of mental health and have a significant relationship with mental health. Cash developed the body image coping strategies inventory (BICSI) to evaluate how individuals cope with threats or challenges about their body image. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the factor structure of the BICSI among Iranian female adolescents. Methods: Participants were 537 high school students from Karaj, Iran, who volunteered for participating in this study. In order to achieve the aim of the study (factorial validity), the study population (n = 537 participants) was split into two subsamples randomly. The subsamples were processed by the randomization function on SPSS (V. 22). AMOS Graphic (V. 20) software was used in order to examine the factorial validity of three BICSI factors. Results:The Persian version of BICSI met all the requirements for confirming the quality of measurement. In addition, the factorability of constructs in the scale was confirmed as the results of confirmatory factor analysis showed good model fit indices (P ≤ 0.05). Cronbach's alpha as an internal consistency indicator was above 0.8 for all three subscales. Conclusions: Based on the results of this study, the Persian version of BICSI was validated among Iranian adolescents.

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Validity and Reliability of the Jefferson Scale of Empathy, Nursing Student Version R in a Sample of Iranian Oncology Nurses

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References 33 publications

Empathy from the perspective of oncology nurses

Empathy from the perspective of oncology nurses

Empathy in Japanese paramedicine students: A cross‐sectional study

Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of Body Image Coping Strategies Inventory

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