ArticleIndian journal of psychological medicine2023
Trends of Change in Empathy Among Indian Medical Students: A Two-Year Follow-Up Study.
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- Empathy among male and female nurses in India: an analytical cross-sectional study.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- The immediate and delayed effects of group activities on Chinese college students' empathy: a longitudinal tracking study.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- The relationship between empathy and mental health: A mediation model via rumination and interpersonal competence.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Factors influencing empathy level among healthcare professionals: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Review
- Declining empathy trends throughout medical curriculum and association factors of low empathy among medical students and residents: a single center study.BMC medical education · 2024Article
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- Impact of Multimodal Intervention on Empathy Levels in Medical Students: A Questionnaire-Based Study.Cureus · 2024Article
- Assessment of Psychological Well-being Among Medical Professionals Working with Patients Who Suffer from Physical Trauma: An Observational Study from India.Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine · 2023Article
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Abstract
Background: The development of an empathic approach is essential for doctor-patient relationships. Medical training is a challenging time that may affect empathy. This study aimed to assess the change in empathy in students during medical education. Methods: One hundred and fifty MBBS students were recruited at admission and assessed for empathy, interpersonal reactivity, and general health. They were followed for two years and assessed at three intervals. Results: A significant decline was seen in empathy for both male and female students. The decline was correlated with psychological stress. Gender, family structure, having siblings, and increasing General Health Questionnaire score predicted change in empathy. Conclusion: Empathy declines with advancing training, varying with constitutional and situational factors. The medical curriculum should include skills like empathic communication as well.
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