Measuring Multidimensional Empathy: Theoretical and Practical Considerations for Osteopathic Medical Researchers.

Measuring Multidimensional Empathy: Theoretical and Practical Considerations for Osteopathic Medical Researchers. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017 Nov 01;117(11):697-704 Authors: Martingano AJ, Martingano D Abstract Osteopathic physicians are increasingly recognizing the importance of empathy for improving patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. This review advocates for a multidimensional perspective of empathy, encompassing both affective and cognitive empathy, and highlights situational and dispositional factors relevant to the curtailment of empathy. A review of the utility of self-report, behavioral, and physiological measures that researchers may use to quantify empathy in further research is also provided. The authors encourage members of the osteopathic medical profession to embrace a fuller understanding of empathy. PMID: 29084323 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the American Osteopathic Association - Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: J Am Osteopath Assoc Source Type: research