NARRATIVE MEDICINE AND NURSING EDUCATION: AN EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP TO DEVELOP EMPATHY, COMMUNICATION, AND REFLECTIVENESS

Emma Saraiello

Abstract


This mixed-method study explored the impact of a Narrative Medicine workshop on first-year nursing students. With 150 participants divided into experimental and control groups, results showed marked gains in empathy (+18%) and communication (+22%) only in the experimental group. Qualitative data revealed enhanced self-awareness, empathic listening, and ethical reflection. Findings support integrating Narrative Medicine into nursing curricula to foster person-centred, resilient care.


Keywords


Narrative medicine, nursing, empathy, communication, reflectiveness

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.32043/gsd.v9i4.1634

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