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BMC Med Educ May 2022 PMID 35505329

Can stoic training develop medical student empathy and resilience? A mixed-methods study.

Megan E L Brown, Alexander MacLellan, William Laughey, Usmaan Omer, Ghita Himmi, Tim LeBon, Gabrielle M Finn

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The discussions favorably highlight the study's implications, with posts calling it a 'MUST READ' and emphasizing words like 'impressionante' and 'foster,' indicating strong approval. The tone is enthusiastic and appreciative, especially when mentioning how stoic training could enhance resilience and empathy among students, reflecting a recognition of its potential significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree positively with the study, highlighting its potential benefits for medical students' emotional health.

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The discussions show high interest, as many posts emphasize the importance and relevance of the research for medical education and wellbeing.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users demonstrate moderate engagement by sharing personal opinions, retweeting praises, and mentioning specific elements like resilience and empathy improvements.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the publication influences attitudes toward incorporating stoic practices in medical training, but there's limited direct evidence of deep systemic change.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates whether Stoic-inspired online training can enhance empathy and resilience among third-year medical students, finding that both qualities increased after the program.
  • Quantitative results showed improvements in students' resilience and empathy, with these increases happening together, while qualitative analysis revealed themes like emotional preparedness, mindfulness, and empathy development.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that Stoic-based psychological training can positively impact medical students' emotional skills, offering valuable insights even if some quantitative results were mixed.]
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