ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2026
Proficient nurses' empathy in caring for people with dementia.
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- The Transformation of Empathic Care in the Digital Age: A Scoping Review on Digital Empathy from a Nursing Perspective.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- The mediating effect of resilience on the relationship between competence in dementia care and empathetic practices among nurses: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
aim"Empathy" is a key concept in dementia care and considered important to improve the quality of care. However, how empathy should be promoted among dementia care nurses remains unclear. Thus, this study aimed to clarify the role of nurses' empathy in caring for people with dementia.
methodsCertified nurse specialists in gerontological and dementia nursing were recruited as participants using snowball sampling. Data were collected from seven participants in March 2023 through focus-group interviews and analyzed qualitatively and inductively.
resultsSix categories related to care experiences were formed using fifty-six codes in five stages. The categories were as follows: i) Turn toward each other, considering personal diversity; ii) Actively approach them by understanding and acknowledging their thoughts; iii) Experience feelings of warmth after comprehending their personalities; iv) Experience an emotional resonance with them; v) Sharpen own senses to deeply understand their experiences; and vi) Work as a team to provide the most suitable care.
conclusionThe results demonstrated that empathy is a key element in the interactions between nurses and people with dementia that contributes to more harmonious relationships. These findings can be used to educate nurses on dementia care, which may help reduce nurses' burnout.
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