Empathy in Nursing Students Compared to Medical Students
Author Information
Author(s): Libba Reed McMillan, Shannon David M.
Primary Institution: School of Nursing, Auburn University
Hypothesis
Is there a difference between the psychometric properties of JSPE Version S and a modified version (JSPE Nursing Student Version R) used with nursing students?
Conclusion
The study found no significant difference in attitudes toward empathy in patient care between nursing and medical students.
Supporting Evidence
- The overall attitudes of nursing students and medical students are similar.
- The study utilized a sample of 598 nursing students from 14 accredited programs.
- Empathy is linked to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Takeaway
Nursing students and medical students feel similarly about empathy in patient care, which means they can work together better.
Methodology
The study used a self-administered survey, the JSPE Nursing Student Version-R, to assess empathy attitudes among nursing students.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable to nursing students outside the southeastern United States.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 598 nursing school seniors, predominantly female (88%) and Caucasian (83%), with most under the age of 25.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.224
Statistical Significance
p = .224
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