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Improving the Sensitivity of Health Professionals To the Needs of Patients and Families

Improving the Sensitivity of Health Professionals To the Needs of Patients and Families This study examines, by means of a quasi-experimental design, the impact of a variety of methods involving humanistic, didactic, and experiential modalities in training students—potential health professionals—in empathy-sensitivity and interpersonal skills. An eclectic, multimodal approach using audiovisual technology, role playing, observation, and discussion was found to be most effective in raising levels of sensitivity. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Small Group Behavior SAGE

Improving the Sensitivity of Health Professionals To the Needs of Patients and Families

Berkman, Barbara; Rutchick, Irene
Small Group Behavior , Volume 18 (2): 15 – May 1, 1987
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0090-5526
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10.1177/104649648701800207
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Abstract

This study examines, by means of a quasi-experimental design, the impact of a variety of methods involving humanistic, didactic, and experiential modalities in training students—potential health professionals—in empathy-sensitivity and interpersonal skills. An eclectic, multimodal approach using audiovisual technology, role playing, observation, and discussion was found to be most effective in raising levels of sensitivity.

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Small Group Behavior – SAGE

Published: May 1, 1987

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