A Cross-Sectional Study on Empathy and its Association With Stress in Medical Students

Introduction: Empathy is the cornerstone of the doctor-patient relationship and a crucial quality associated with better patient compliance and clinical outcomes. This study aims to assess the level of empathy and its association with the level of stress in 3rd and 4th year medical students Methods:...

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Published in:International journal of occupational safety and health 2022-06, Vol.12 (3), p.224-229
Main Authors: Sharma, Rachana, Sapkota, Abhin, Acharya, Ayushma, Luintel, Prabesh, Paudel, Luna, Sharma, Shaina, Pradhan, Sudarshan N.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Empathy
Medical Education
Medical Students
Stress
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Summary:Introduction: Empathy is the cornerstone of the doctor-patient relationship and a crucial quality associated with better patient compliance and clinical outcomes. This study aims to assess the level of empathy and its association with the level of stress in 3rd and 4th year medical students Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Kathmandu Medical College after taking ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee and informed written consent from all the participants. The respondents completed a structured questionnaire including demographic profile, Jefferson Scale of Empathy-Student Version, and Perceived Stress Scale. Data were entered and analyzed in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20. Results: A total of 255 questionnaires were obtained with a response rate of 85.2%. The mean empathy score was 101.79 (SD  =  11.26) and the mean perceived stress score was 18.55(SD = 5.56). There was a statistically significant negative correlation between empathy and stress (p-value
ISSN:2738-9707
2091-0878
DOI:10.3126/ijosh.v12i3.44432