Background Several studies suggest that medical student empathy declines throughout
medical school. However, no studies have synthesised the evidence regarding why …

Empathy is essential for human survival and social interaction. Although mindfulness-based
interventions (MBIs) have been used to improve empathy in healthy populations, its …

Background Empathic erosion and burnout represent crises within medicine. Psychological
training has been used to promote empathy and personal resilience, yet some training …

Context Medical education is committed to teaching patient centred communication and
empathy. However, quantitative research suggests empathy scores tend to decline as …

Background Despite the proliferation of literature focusing on resilience, a paucity of
research has attempted a thorough and accurate examination of factors that contribute to …

Qualitative research has long been considered the poor cousin to quantitative research.
However, recently it has gained more prominence and respect, particularly within health …

In this philosophical reflection, we–following the philosopher Heidegger-introduce two
farmers who represent different ways in which one can develop growth (see https://www …

Abstract Background Medical students in China who face the dual pressure of study and
employment tend to experience subclinical depressive symptoms. Parental care plays an …

Background Empathy is an important key driver of any therapeutic relationship. It is
beneficial for both physicians and patients. Enhancing physician's empathy should be an …

Objective To identify, critically appraise and synthesise evidence of the use and
effectiveness of the arts for enhancing pre-registration/prelicensure healthcare students' …