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Health Serv Res April 2023 PMID 35765156

A systematic review of research on empathy in health care.

Ingrid M Nembhard, Guy David, Iman Ezzeddine, David Betts, Jennifer Radin

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The overall tone reflects strong agreement on the importance of empathy in healthcare, exemplified by comments like 'most (80%) showed positive effects' and phrases like 'more work to do,' which indicate both recognition and motivation. Words like 'proud' and 'gratitude' express positive engagement, while references to specific study details and intervention outcomes demonstrate active interest and acknowledgment of the research's high impact.

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Most discussions recognize and support the findings of the systematic review, emphasizing the importance of empathy in healthcare outcomes.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high engagement with the topic, including sharing publication details, personal reflections, and questions about promotion strategies.

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Several comments reference specific aspects of the research, such as the positive effects of interventions and the significance of organizational factors, indicating active engagement.

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The discussions highlight the significance of the review’s findings for healthcare practice and future research, emphasizing its potential to influence professional education and patient care.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review analyzed 455 studies on empathy in health care from 1971 to 2021, finding that higher empathy in health care professionals is linked to better patient outcomes and care experiences.
  • The research used various methods, mostly survey-based and cross-sectional, to examine predictors of empathy, which include provider demographics, characteristics, behaviors, target patient features, and organizational factors.
  • Among 128 intervention studies, most (80%) showed that educational programs aimed at clinicians or trainees positively increased empathy, though few interventions targeted organizational changes.]
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Miguel Ángel Máñez
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A Systematic Review of Research on Empathy in Healthcare https://t.co/qJkpu6CaPi

Jul 12, 2022 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 25,792 followers View post →
Penn LDI
@PennLDI · X

What do we know about promoting #empathy in health care? A new systematic review from LDI Fellow Ingrid Nembhard et al summarizes what is known about predictors and consequences of empathy, methods to study it, and interventions targeting it. Read more: https://t.co/oLS2nLm8Wm

Jul 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 8,293 followers View post →
Health Services Research
@hsr_wiley · X

New study in #HSR @WileyHealth from Ingrid M. Nembhard PhD, MS et al summarize the predictors and outcomes of empathy by health care personnel. FULL ARTICLE: https://t.co/Y6svlBNUDX https://t.co/WmlzQ0avXE

Apr 19, 2023 · 1 like · 2,142 followers View post →
Dr. Annie CAIP FCRIC
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A systematic review of research on empathy in health care. https://t.co/svhYOwmY7C #EthicsPsychology #Ethics #ConsumerBehavior

Apr 18, 2025 · 13,486 followers View post →
Francisca Martínez
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RT @manyez: A Systematic Review of Research on Empathy in Healthcare https://t.co/qJkpu6CaPi

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Michael Vianin
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Of the 128 intervention studies, 103 (80%) found a positive and significant effect. A systematic review of research on empathy in health care - PMC - https://t.co/vHOazY5CaS

Aug 2, 2025 · 129 followers View post →
Dr. Annie CAIP FCRIC
@LoveStats · X

A systematic review of research on empathy in health care. https://t.co/svhYOwmY7C #EthicsPsychology #Ethics #ConsumerBehavior

Apr 18, 2025 · 13,486 followers View post →
Zepe
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@C354R23 y aparte de más cringe que los edgys, la poca empatía de los profesionales de la salud afecta los resultados de los pacientes que tratan. https://t.co/rAxycBnhNQ https://t.co/760wT9cDjR

Jun 14, 2023 · 1 share · 167 followers View post →
Health Services Research
@hsr_wiley · X

New study in #HSR @WileyHealth from Ingrid M. Nembhard PhD, MS et al summarize the predictors and outcomes of empathy by health care personnel. FULL ARTICLE: https://t.co/Y6svlBNUDX https://t.co/WmlzQ0avXE

Apr 19, 2023 · 1 like · 2,142 followers View post →
David Betts
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Really proud of the work that we did with the team here. There is definitely more work to do. https://t.co/suNA2e19jn

Mar 14, 2023 · 552 followers View post →
David Betts
@Dabetts_burgh · X

I am so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Dr. Nembhard on this recent publication in Health Services Research o A Systematic Review of Research on Empathy in Health Care. https://t.co/suNA2e19jn https://t.co/DqtLyi0fwt

Jul 18, 2022 · 552 followers View post →
Penn LDI
@PennLDI · X

What do we know about promoting #empathy in health care? A new systematic review from LDI Fellow Ingrid Nembhard et al summarizes what is known about predictors and consequences of empathy, methods to study it, and interventions targeting it. Read more: https://t.co/oLS2nLm8Wm

Jul 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 8,293 followers View post →
Hurgencias Hospitalarias
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RT @manyez: A Systematic Review of Research on Empathy in Healthcare https://t.co/qJkpu6CaPi

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Francisca Martínez
@famartinez2001 · X

RT @manyez: A Systematic Review of Research on Empathy in Healthcare https://t.co/qJkpu6CaPi

Jul 13, 2022 · 4 shares · 9,966 followers View post →
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JackieAR
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RT @manyez: A Systematic Review of Research on Empathy in Healthcare https://t.co/qJkpu6CaPi

Jul 12, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,211 followers View post →
Miguel Ángel Máñez
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A Systematic Review of Research on Empathy in Healthcare https://t.co/qJkpu6CaPi

Jul 12, 2022 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 25,792 followers View post →