An experiment in the development of empathy in student nurses
- 1 November 1991
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Advanced Nursing
- Vol. 16 (11) , 1296-1300
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.1991.tb01557.x
Abstract
Student nurses were assessed for their specific interview behaviour with patients after experiencing an empathetic training and a psychological-mindedness experience. The results show that empathy was not increased or decreased. The reasons for the experimental findings are discussed.Keywords
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